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How to Play Yukon Solitaire
Setup
Yukon Solitaire uses a standard 52-card deck. All cards are dealt into seven tableau columns at the start of the game. The first column receives one card face-up. Columns two through seven each receive cards with some face-down and additional cards dealt face-up on top. Unlike Klondike, there is no stock pile and no waste pile — every card is on the tableau from the beginning.
Key Rule — Any Face-Up Card Is Movable
The defining feature of Yukon Solitaire is that any face-up card in the tableau can be picked up and moved, along with all the cards stacked on top of it. The cards being moved do not need to be in any particular order or sequence. This gives you far more options than Klondike but also demands more careful planning.
Rules
- Build tableau columns in descending rank with alternating colors (for example, a black 9 on a red 10).
- Only Kings (or groups led by a King) may be placed on empty tableau columns.
- When a face-down card is uncovered, it is flipped face-up automatically.
- Move cards to the four foundations in ascending order by suit, from Ace through King.
- The game is won when all cards are in the foundations.
Yukon Solitaire Strategy Tips
- Uncover face-down cards first. Prioritize moves that reveal hidden cards, as they open up new possibilities and prevent dead ends.
- Free up empty columns carefully. An empty column can only accept a King, so avoid emptying columns unless you have a King ready to fill the space.
- Think several moves ahead. With no stock pile to bail you out, every move matters. Plan sequences that chain multiple beneficial moves together.
- Build foundations evenly. Try to keep all four foundation piles at roughly the same level to maintain flexibility in the tableau.
- Avoid burying low cards. Moving large groups of cards can inadvertently bury Aces and Twos, making them hard to reach later.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is Yukon different from Klondike?
- Yukon has no stock pile — all 52 cards are dealt at the start. The key difference is that any face-up card can be moved along with all cards on top of it, not just the top card of a properly ordered sequence.
- What is the win rate for Yukon Solitaire?
- Approximately 25% of Yukon Solitaire games are winnable with skilled play.
- Is Yukon Solitaire harder than Klondike?
- Generally yes — Yukon requires more strategic planning since there is no stock pile to draw from. You must think several steps ahead and make every move count.