Yukon Solitaire looks like Klondike but plays very differently â you can move any face-up card, even if it is buried in the middle of a column. This unique rule makes Yukon more chaotic and strategic than standard solitaire.
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Yukon uses a single 52-card deck dealt into 7 tableau columns. The columns have 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 cards respectively â the first card in each column is face up, and additional face-down cards are beneath it. After dealing these base cards, the remaining 24 cards are distributed face-up across columns 2â7 (4 face-up cards each). There is no stock pile in Yukon â all cards are dealt at the start.
The Key Yukon Rule
The defining rule of Yukon: you can move any face-up card regardless of what is on top of it, and all cards on top of it come along for the ride. You do not need to move a sequence â you can grab a single face-up card buried under a messy pile of mixed cards.
The destination rules are the same as Klondike: a card can only be placed on a card one rank higher of the opposite color. Empty columns can only be filled with Kings.
How to Win Yukon
Build the four foundation piles from Ace to King by suit. Every card must go to the foundation for you to win.
Flip Face-Down Cards Early
Your first priority is always to reveal face-down cards. Use the freedom to move buried face-up cards to clear access to the hidden ones underneath.
Plan Moves in Groups
Moving a buried card will drag everything on top of it along. Think about whether the cards above the one you want will land somewhere useful, not just the card you are targeting.
Keep Kings Accessible
Empty columns can only be filled with Kings. Be intentional about which King fills an empty column â placing the right King can unlock a chain of moves.
Yukon vs Klondike
The main differences from Klondike: Yukon has no stock pile (all cards are dealt at the start), and you can move any face-up card regardless of sequence order. This makes Yukon harder on average, with a win rate around 70-80% for skilled players versus nearly 100% theoretical winnability for FreeCell. Yukon has more cards visible but more chaotic positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you move any card in Yukon Solitaire?
You can move any face-up card in Yukon, even if it is in the middle of a column. All face-up cards on top of it move with it. Face-down cards cannot be moved.
Is there a stock pile in Yukon Solitaire?
No â all 52 cards are dealt to the tableau at the start of the game. There is no stock pile to draw from.
What can go in an empty column in Yukon?
Only Kings can be placed in empty columns, just like in Klondike Solitaire.
How hard is Yukon Solitaire?
Yukon is moderately challenging. The win rate for experienced players is roughly 70-80%. The extra flexibility of moving any face-up card helps, but the chaotic starting layout requires careful planning.
What is Russian Solitaire vs Yukon?
Russian Solitaire is a variant of Yukon where sequences must be built in the same suit (not alternating colors). This makes it significantly harder than standard Yukon.