What are the odds of winning solitaire?
With perfect play, roughly 80% of Klondike solitaire deals are solvable. In practice, experienced players win about 30-40% of games. Draw 1 mode has a higher win rate than Draw 3.
Is every solitaire game solvable?
No. Roughly 80% of Klondike deals are theoretically solvable with perfect play, which means about 1 in 5 games cannot be won no matter how you play. StillDeck never discards unsolvable deals — that is part of the real Klondike experience. If a game looks stuck, use a hint or start a new deal.
Can you lose a game of solitaire?
Yes. A game is lost when no more legal moves are possible and the foundations are not complete — for example, when every card in the stock has been cycled without any playable options. StillDeck detects this state automatically and lets you restart or start a new deal.
What is the difference between Draw 1 and Draw 3?
In Draw 1, you flip one card at a time from the stock, making every card accessible in order. In Draw 3, three cards flip at once but only the top card is playable. Draw 3 is harder and requires more strategic planning.
Is Klondike solitaire the same as regular solitaire?
When people say "solitaire," they almost always mean Klondike. It's the variant included with Windows since 1990 and the most widely played single-player card game in the world. Other variants include Spider, FreeCell, and Pyramid.
Why can only Kings go in empty columns?
This is a standard Klondike rule. Kings are the highest rank, so allowing them to start new columns maintains the descending order required on the tableau. It also adds strategic depth — you must decide when to create and fill empty spaces.
What is the fastest possible solitaire game?
The theoretical minimum is around 45 seconds with an ideal deal and rapid play. In practice, a fast winning game typically takes 2-4 minutes. StillDeck tracks your best time so you can challenge yourself.
Does StillDeck work offline?
Yes. StillDeck is a progressive web app that runs entirely in your browser. Once loaded, it works without an internet connection. Your game, settings, and statistics are all stored locally.
Is my data private?
StillDeck stores everything locally on your device by default. If you optionally create an account for cross-device sync, your game results and settings are stored securely in our database. We never sell data or show ads.
Can I undo moves?
Yes. StillDeck supports up to 100 undo steps per game. Press U on your keyboard or tap the Undo button to reverse your last move.
How is the score calculated?
You earn 10 points for moving a card to a foundation, 5 points for moving a waste card to the tableau, and 5 points for flipping a face-down card. In Draw 3, recycling the stock costs 20 points.
Where did solitaire originate?
Solitaire card games emerged in northern Europe in the mid-1700s. Klondike solitaire specifically became popular during the Klondike Gold Rush in the 1890s and was introduced to millions through Microsoft Windows in 1990.