Yukon Solitaire
A no-stock solitaire where groups can move even if not fully ordered.
Setup
Deal a Yukon tableau with increasing piles and many face-up cards. There is no draw pile.
How to Play
- Build columns downward alternating colors.
- You may move a face-up card and all cards below it as a group.
- Build foundations by suit from ace to king.
How to Win
Move all cards to foundations.
Uncover face-down cards early; there is no stock to rescue you.
Is Yukon Solitaire Right for You?
Yukon is a Klondike cousin that deals all 52 cards out at once, with no stock to draw from, and lets you move any face-up card along with everything piled on top of it. Reach for it when you want Klondike's feel with deeper, more tactical decisions.
Maybe skip it if: If you want quick reflexive play, Yukon's many face-up cards demand more analysis than a casual deal.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Moving cards just because you can, instead of planning to expose face-down cards.
- Sending a card to the foundation too early when it was still useful for building in the tableau.
- Overlooking that you can relocate a buried card by dragging the whole pile above it.
Strategy Tips
- Prioritize turning over face-down cards above all else; they are your only hidden information.
- Hold cards back from the foundations until you are sure you no longer need them in the tableau.
- Use the freedom to move buried cards to break open clogged columns early.
Popular Variations
Russian Solitaire
Identical layout but you build down by suit instead of alternating color, which is dramatically harder.
Alaska
A Yukon variant that lets you build up or down by suit, opening different lines of play.
Our Take
We think Yukon is underrated: it keeps Klondike's familiar look but the all-face-up deal and pile-moving rule reward real planning. It is a great next step once standard solitaire stops challenging you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a stock pile in Yukon?
No. All 52 cards are dealt to the tableau at the start, so every card you will ever play is already on the table.
How winnable is Yukon?
A large majority of deals are solvable with careful play, making it considerably more skill-rewarding than Klondike.