Solitaire (Klondike Draw 1): how to play, rules & tips
Play classic solitaire free online: Klondike dealt draw-1, so you turn one card at a time from the stock and can go through it as often as you like. It's the friendliest version of the game people mean when they just say "solitaire."
How to play Solitaire (Klondike Draw 1)
Seven tableau columns are dealt with one card in the first column up to seven in the last. Only the bottom card of each column starts face up. The other 24 cards are the stock.
Build the columns down in alternating colors, such as a black 8 on a red 9. You can move a face-up run as a group, and a face-down card flips up when it is uncovered. Only a King can go into an empty column.
Send cards to the four foundations, each built up by suit from Ace to King. Double-tap a card to send it home. Move all 52 cards there to win.
What makes draw-1 different
Tap the stock to turn one card onto the waste. The top waste card is always playable, and when the stock runs out you can flip the waste back and draw again with no limit.
Because every card in the stock comes up one by one on each pass, nothing stays locked away the way it can in draw-3. That makes draw-1 easier and more relaxing, and far more deals can be won. For a tougher game, try draw-3 on our Klondike page.
Solitaire (Klondike Draw 1) tips
- Flip face-down cards first. Uncovering the longest columns early opens the most options.
- Since you can see every stock card, pass through it once to learn where key cards sit before you commit.
- Leave an empty column open only when a King is ready to fill it.
- Hold back on sending low cards home if you still need them to park the next lower card of the other color.
- Use Undo to test a line of play, then back out if it leads nowhere.
Frequently asked questions
Is this solitaire game free?
Yes. HypeGameRoom is free: no sign-up, no download and nothing to buy to play. Arcade games reward Neons, a play-only currency that can never be cashed out.
What is the difference between draw-1 and draw-3 solitaire?
In draw-1 you turn one card at a time, so every stock card is playable on each pass. In draw-3 you turn three and can only play the top one. This page is draw-1; our Klondike page is draw-3.
How many times can I go through the stock?
As many times as you like. When the stock is empty, tap it to turn the waste back over.
Can every game of solitaire be won?
No. Draw-1 wins far more often than draw-3, but some deals are blocked however you play. Just start a new deal.
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