Yukon Solitaire

A solitaire where you can move any face-up sequence from anywhere. Arrange cards in alternating colors to organize the tableau, and build foundations from Ace to King in each suit to win!

Category: Card Solitaire

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Game Content

A solitaire where you can move any face-up sequence from anywhere. Arrange the cards in alternating colors to organize the tableau, and build foundations from Ace (A) to King (K) in each suit to win!

Objective
  • Build four foundation piles, one for each suit, stacking the cards in order from Ace to King to complete four sets of 13 cards.
Setup
  • The tableau consists of 7 columns. From left to right, the total number of cards in each column is 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.
  • The leftmost column (Column 1) contains only one face-up card.
  • Columns 2 to 7 each have 1 to 6 face-down cards at the bottom, with 5 face-up cards placed on top.
  • There is no stock pile in Yukon. All cards are dealt onto the tableau from the start.
Foundations
  • For each of the four suits, build up the cards in sequence from Ace (A) to King (K) to complete a set of 13 cards.
Tableau
  • Any face-up card can be moved, even if it’s located in the middle of a column.
  • When you move a card, all cards stacked above it move together as a group, even if the sequence is not in order.
  • You can place a card on another card of the opposite color and exactly one rank higher.
    Example: A 7 of Hearts can be placed on an 8 of Clubs or an 8 of Spades.
  • When a face-down card becomes exposed, it automatically turns face-up.
  • Only a King (K)—either by itself or as the bottom card of a pile—can be placed in an empty column.
Joker
  • The Joker can forcefully move a needed card, but doing so will reduce your score.
Hint
  • Click the Hint button to highlight a possible move (this will lower your score).
Undo
  • Click the Undo button to revert to the previous state (this will lower your score).

About Yukon Solitaire - Q&A

Q What is the origin of the name Yukon Solitaire?

A The name "Yukon" comes from the Yukon Territory in northwestern Canada.
Its strategic style of moving cards, like pioneers exploring untamed lands, reflects the adventurous spirit associated with the Yukon region.

Q Are there any other names for Yukon Solitaire?

A It is mainly known as "Yukon Solitaire," but several variants share similar rules:

  • Russian Solitaire
    A closely related game where cards are arranged by suit rather than alternating colors.
  • Alaska Solitaire
    A more challenging variant based on Yukon.

Q How difficult is Yukon Solitaire?

A Yukon Solitaire is considered an intermediate to advanced difficulty game.
The win rate is around 20–25%, requiring not only luck but also foresight and strategy.
With many face-up cards, players have plenty of information, but one wrong move can quickly block progress—careful planning is key.

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