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A practical guide to Yukon Solitaire

Build familiarity through play

Look at the complete hand before deciding. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What you need to achieve

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. A clear plan starts with the current position.

How a round unfolds

  1. Build down in alternating colours. Any face-up card carries all cards below it, even when unordered. Kings fill empty columns.
  2. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot.
  3. Move exposed cards onto suit foundations in the stated rank order.
  4. Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.

Keyboard and screen controls

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Take a moment to read the table.

An example before you play

A red 6 carrying an unordered tail can move onto a black 7. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Notice this detail

A clear plan starts with the current position. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Answers about the rules and controls

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

How do I use the controls?

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Which format is available?

One deck, no stock, Yukon deal. Free solo play, no wagering. Use the rule sheet as a reference. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Can you give an example?

A red 6 carrying an unordered tail can move onto a black 7. Begin with the objective. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Which controls should I use?

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. A clear plan starts with the current position. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Which version is played here?

One deck, no stock, Yukon deal. Free solo play, no wagering. Begin with the objective. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.