Solitaire FAQ
Answers to the most common questions about playing Klondike Solitaire.
What is Klondike Solitaire?
Klondike Solitaire is the most popular version of solitaire — the classic card game you likely grew up with. The goal is to move all 52 cards onto four foundation piles, sorted by suit from Ace to King. It is played with a single standard deck and involves strategy, planning, and a little luck.
How do you win solitaire?
You win by moving all 52 cards to the four foundation piles in the top-right corner. Each foundation pile is built up by suit, starting from the Ace and ending at the King (A → 2 → 3 → … → Q → K). Once all four foundations are complete, the game is won.
Is every game of solitaire winnable?
No — in standard Klondike Solitaire, not every randomly dealt hand is mathematically solvable. However, SuperSolitaire only deals hands that have been verified solvable by a built-in solver. You will never receive an unwinnable game here.
What percentage of solitaire games are winnable?
In standard randomly dealt Klondike Solitaire (drawing one card at a time), roughly 80% of deals are theoretically solvable with perfect play. SuperSolitaire removes the remaining 20% by pre-checking every deal, so your win rate depends entirely on your play — not luck.
How do you play solitaire for beginners?
Start by placing cards in the seven tableau columns. You can move face-up cards onto a card of the opposite colour and the next rank up (e.g. red 7 on black 8). Click the stock pile to draw new cards. Move Aces to the foundations when you find them, then build each foundation up by suit. Use the Hint button if you get stuck.
Can I play solitaire for free?
Yes — SuperSolitaire is completely free to play. There are no paywalls, no premium features, and no registration required. Open the site and play instantly in your browser.
Do I need to download anything?
No download or installation is needed. SuperSolitaire runs entirely in your web browser on desktop, tablet, and mobile. Just visit the site and start playing.
What is the difference between solitaire and patience?
They are the same game — 'patience' is the traditional British name, while 'solitaire' is used in the United States and most other English-speaking countries. Both refer to single-player card games, with Klondike being the most widely recognised variant.
Can I undo a move in solitaire?
Yes. Click the Undo button at the top of the game to reverse your last move. You can undo as many moves as you like, all the way back to the start of the game.
What happens when there are no more moves?
If no valid moves remain and the hint system confirms this, a 'No moves available' message is shown. You can click New Game to start a fresh guaranteed-winnable deal, or use Undo to back out of the position you're in.
How do I move multiple cards at once?
Click and drag any face-up card that has other face-up cards stacked below it. The entire sequence moves together. You can place a sequence on any tableau column where the bottom card of the sequence matches the rule: opposite colour, one rank lower than the card you are placing it on.
What does an empty tableau column mean in solitaire?
An empty column is a powerful resource — only a King (or a sequence starting with a King) can be moved into an empty column. Use empty columns as temporary parking spaces to rearrange other sequences.