Sol-Klondike
Classic Klondike patience - build foundations Ace to King with draw, waste, and tableau play.
At a Glance
Build foundations Ace to King, tableau down in alternating colors, and move every card off the table.
- Cognitive Focus
- Planning and sequencing - building alternating-color columns and four suit foundations from Ace to King.
- Engagement Style
- Solo on one device; facilitator can suggest moves but does not need to handle cards.
- Difficulty
- easy / normal / hard
- Play Mode
- Solo-friendly
Why Choose This Activity
Sol-Klondike suits players who want the familiar patience game many people already know. It fits Memory Care, Sharp Mind, and Wellness paths and works well for calm, untimed sessions. Easy mode draws one card at a time with unlimited stock passes for a gentle start.
Classic rules with helpful Easy auto-moves, Undo and Hint on lower tiers, and no timer make this a dependable planning activity.
How It Plays
Build four foundation piles from Ace to King in each suit. Build tableau columns down in alternating colors, draw from the stock to the waste, and play the top waste card when it fits. Only a King may fill an empty column. Drag cards, tap-tap to move, or double-tap a single card to send it to a foundation when possible.
Settings & Difficulty
Levels: easy / normal / hard
- Easy: draw 1, unlimited stock, Undo, Hint, auto-foundation help
- Normal: draw 3, Undo and Hint
- Hard: draw 3, one stock pass only; no Undo or Hint
- No time pressure; drag or tap-tap to move
Facilitator Tips
- Start on Easy - draw one card, unlimited stock trips, Undo, Hint, and helpful auto-moves to foundations.
- Remind players the top foundation card can move back to the tableau if needed for building.
- Normal draws three cards at a time; Hard allows only one pass through the stock with no Undo or Hint.
- Ambient spa music and game sounds adjust separately from the volume control.