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Klondike Solitaire: what to know before playing
Take a moment to read the table. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Work at your own pace. Build down in alternating colours; kings fill empty columns. Valid ordered runs move together. Use another round to revisit a decision.
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
Something to practise
Keep the active rule in mind. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Aim for this result
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Look at the complete hand before deciding.
The steps to play
- Build down in alternating colours; kings fill empty columns. Valid ordered runs move together.
- Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot.
- Move exposed cards onto suit foundations in the stated rank order.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
Using the playing area
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Take a moment to read the table.
Try this example
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Notice this detail
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Questions that come up during play
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.
How do I use the controls?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Which format is available?
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Keep the active rule in mind. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Can you give an example?
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Which controls should I use?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Which version is played here?
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering. Begin with the objective. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Take a moment to read the table. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.
