Learn to Play Yukon: Rules & Tips

Players 1 Player
Difficulty 5/10
Recommended Age 8+
Game Category Solitaire
Playing the card game Yukon
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Yukon Game Overview

Yukon is a solitaire card game that is both challenging and fun to play. The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards and the objective is to move all the cards to the foundation piles in ascending order. Yukon is a great game for players of all ages and skill levels, and it can be played alone or with friends.

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Objective of the Game

The object of the game is to move all the cards to the foundation piles in ascending order. The game is won when all the cards have been moved to the foundation piles.

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Materials Needed for Playing Yukon

  • Standard deck of 52 cards
  • Playing surface

Cards Used

A standard deck of 52 cards is used to play Yukon.

Other Supplies Needed

  • Playing surface

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How To Play Yukon

  1. Shuffle the deck and deal out seven tableau piles of cards, with the first pile containing one card, the second pile containing two cards, and so on.
  2. Place the remaining cards in the stock pile.
  3. Turn over the top card of the stock pile and place it face up on the waste pile.
  4. Move cards from the tableau piles to the foundation piles in ascending order.
  5. Move cards from the tableau piles to other tableau piles in descending order and alternating colors.
  6. Move cards from the waste pile to the tableau piles or the foundation piles.
  7. Turn over the top card of the stock pile when there are no more moves to make.
  8. Continue playing until all the cards have been moved to the foundation piles in ascending order.

Keeping Score

There is no scoring in Yukon.

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