The Daily Deal

What is The Daily Deal?

A good game of solitaire is a relaxing and timeless experience. Skip the physical deck and enjoy The Daily Deal—a fresh, browser-based spin on standard Klondike solitaire. Each day presents a brand-new tableau layout shared globally across all players. Your objective is not just to solve the board, but to complete it in as few moves as possible to beat the target par score. Check back every day for a fresh deal!

How to Play The Daily Deal

The Daily Deal follows Draw-1 Klondike solitaire mechanics with a focus on competitive move efficiency:

• Daily Seed: Everyone plays the exact same card layout each day for fair comparison.
• Tableau Stacking: Build columns downwards in alternating colors (red cards on black cards, black on red).
• King Openings: Only Kings (or stacks starting with a King) can fill empty tableau columns.
• Foundations: Build the four foundation piles upward by suit, starting from Ace up through King.
• Stock & Waste: Tap the stock pile to draw 1 card at a time. Once empty, tap again to recycle the waste pile back into the stock.

Controls & Features

• Reveal Cards: Tap any face-down tableau card to flip it over.
• Auto-Move: Double-tap a card to automatically send it to a valid foundation pile.
• Undo Button: Easily reverse previous moves using the toolbar option.
• Move Multipliers: Flipping hidden cards and recycling the stock deck do not count as moves, giving you room to cycle through the deck without inflating your score.

Strategy Tips to Beat Par

• Uncover Hidden Cards First: Prioritize revealing face-down tableau cards over drawing from the stock pile to expand your movement options early.
• Cycle the Stock Freely: Because stock recycling carries no move penalty, flip through the stock deck freely to scout upcoming cards.
• Maintain Suit Balance: Build foundations evenly when possible so you don't inadvertently trap lower-value cards needed for tableau stacking.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does a new deal reset?

A fresh Daily Deal unlocks every midnight at 12am (PST).

Does recycling the deck increase my move count?

No. Recycling the stock deck and flipping hidden tableau cards carry zero move penalties.

Is every Daily Deal winnable?

While Klondike seeds vary, daily deals are carefully generated to provide solvable puzzles designed to reward strategic card play.