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Card Game
Yukon Solitaire
Move groups of face-up cards to build four foundation piles from Ace to King!
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Yukon Solitaire
Move any face-up card and all cards above it. Build foundations A-K by suit.
Click to select cards, click destination to move. Double-click to auto-move to foundation.
About Yukon Solitaire
Yukon Solitaire is a captivating patience card game that offers a unique twist on traditional solitaire. Named after the Yukon Territory in Canada, this variant is known for being more strategic and often more forgiving than its cousin Klondike Solitaire, as all cards are dealt face-up and you can see the entire layout.
The game begins with all 52 cards dealt into seven tableau columns. The first column has one card, and each subsequent column has one more face-down card at the bottom, plus five face-up cards on top. This creates the distinctive Yukon layout where most cards are visible from the start.
What makes Yukon truly unique is the ability to move any face-up card along with all cards on top of it, regardless of whether they form a proper sequence. This rule opens up many more possibilities for strategic play and makes the game highly engaging for solitaire enthusiasts.
How to Play Yukon Solitaire
1
Understanding the Layout
All 52 cards are dealt into 7 tableau columns. Column 1 has 1 face-up card, columns 2-7 have increasing face-down cards with 5 face-up cards on top. Four foundation piles are built from Ace to King.
2
Moving Cards
Click any face-up card to select it and all cards above it. Click a valid destination to move. Cards must be placed on opposite color, one rank higher (e.g., red 7 on black 8).
3
Building Foundations
Move Aces to start foundation piles, then build up by suit (A, 2, 3... K). Double-click cards to auto-move to foundations when possible.
4
Win the Game
Clear all cards from the tableau by moving them to the four foundation piles. Each foundation must be built from Ace to King of the same suit.
Yukon Solitaire Tips & Strategies
- 1.Expose hidden cards first: Prioritize moves that reveal face-down cards. The sooner you see all cards, the better you can plan your strategy.
- 2.Keep columns open: Try to maintain at least one empty column for King moves. Empty columns are extremely valuable in Yukon.
- 3.Don't rush to foundations: Sometimes it's better to keep cards in the tableau where they can help uncover other cards.
- 4.Plan ahead: Look at the entire layout before making moves. Consider how moving one group of cards affects other potential moves.
- 5.Use Kings strategically: Moving a King to an empty column is powerful. Save Kings for when they can help expose the most hidden cards.
Benefits of Playing Yukon Solitaire
Strategic Thinking
Develop planning skills by analyzing multiple moves ahead and considering consequences.
Higher Win Rate
More winnable than Klondike, providing satisfying gameplay with visible card information.
Relaxation
Unwind with engaging gameplay that keeps your mind active while reducing stress.
Quick Games
Perfect for short breaks - most games can be completed in 5-15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Yukon Solitaire
Yukon Solitaire is a challenging solitaire variant where all 52 cards are dealt face-up in a tableau. Unlike Klondike, you can move any face-up card along with all cards on top of it, regardless of sequence. The goal is to build four foundation piles from Ace to King by suit.
In Yukon, there is no stock pile or waste pile - all cards are dealt to the tableau. Additionally, you can move any face-up card and all cards above it as a group, even if they're not in sequence. This makes Yukon both more strategic and more winnable than Klondike.
Cards in the tableau must be placed on cards of opposite color and one rank higher (e.g., red 5 on black 6). You can move any face-up card along with all cards above it. Only Kings can be placed in empty tableau spaces. Aces start foundation piles, built up by suit to King.
Focus on revealing face-down cards as quickly as possible. Look for moves that expose hidden cards rather than just building long sequences. Try to keep at least one empty column available for King moves. Plan several moves ahead and consider the consequences of each move.
In this version of Yukon Solitaire, cards moved to the foundation cannot be moved back. This adds an extra layer of strategy - make sure you won't need a card in the tableau before moving it to the foundation.
Yukon Solitaire has a relatively high win rate compared to other solitaire games - approximately 80-90% of deals are theoretically winnable with perfect play. However, the actual win rate depends heavily on skill and strategy.
Foundation piles must start with an Ace. Double-click any Ace at the bottom of a tableau column to automatically move it to an available foundation. Then build up each foundation by suit from Ace to King.
When all 52 cards are successfully moved to the four foundation piles (each built A-K by suit), you win the game! Your time and number of moves are recorded, and you can try to beat your personal best.
History of Yukon Solitaire
Yukon Solitaire emerged as a variant of the classic Klondike solitaire in the late 20th century. Named after the Yukon Territory in northwestern Canada, the game was designed to offer a more strategic alternative to traditional patience games.
The game gained popularity with the rise of computer gaming in the 1980s and 1990s. Its inclusion in various solitaire game collections helped spread its popularity among card game enthusiasts who were looking for a more challenging yet more winnable alternative to Klondike.
Today, Yukon remains one of the most popular solitaire variants, beloved for its unique blend of strategy and accessibility. The ability to see most cards and move groups freely makes it particularly appealing to players who enjoy planning and tactical thinking.