Play Classic Klondike Solitaire free online — a board game that loads straight into the page. It leans on card and retro & arcade, so expect a steady difficulty curve. It works the same on desktop, tablet and phone, and your progress picks up where the game left it.
About Classic Klondike Solitaire
"Classic Klondike Solitaire Card Game" is one of the oldest and most addictive solitaire card games. It is played with a single 52 playing cards. The object of the game is to order all of the cards into the deck’s four suits (diamonds, clubs, hearts, spades) and to do so in ascending order, from ace to king.
How to play Classic Klondike Solitaire
Press play and the first round teaches you the rest. Nothing about the control scheme is unusual; the table below covers all of it. Landscape layout: give it the fullscreen button on desktop, or rotate your phone. Nothing is lost by trying something reckless once.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Pick up and place cards |
| Double click | Auto-move a card to the foundation |
On mobile: Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
Why it is worth playing
Difficulty in Classic Klondike Solitaire comes from the game itself rather than from waiting, unlocking or paying, which is rarer than it should be. It is not trying to be anything larger, and it is better for it.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Landscape layout with fullscreen support
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Card gameplay — Card games, shuffled and dealt
- Retro & Arcade gameplay — Cabinet-era games that still hold up
- Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Classic Klondike Solitaire free to play?
Yes. Classic Klondike Solitaire is completely free and runs in your browser. There is no purchase, no subscription and no account needed — open the page and play.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No download, no installer, no plugin. Classic Klondike Solitaire is HTML5, so the browser plays it directly.
Can I play Classic Klondike Solitaire on my phone?
It works on phones and tablets. Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
What are the controls for Classic Klondike Solitaire?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — pick up and place cards; Double click — auto-move a card to the foundation.
Can I play Classic Klondike Solitaire fullscreen?
There is a fullscreen control in the top-right of the player. Press Escape when you want the page back.
What kind of game is Classic Klondike Solitaire?
Classic Klondike Solitaire is a board game built around card and retro & arcade. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
