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How to play Klondike Solitaire
Try Klondike Solitaire at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Look at what changes after your first action. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
A careful first round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Step by step
- 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.
- Use foundations where available; full Spider or Scorpion runs clear automatically.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
Controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A useful example
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Klondike Solitaire?
For clarity: Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
While learning, how do I control Klondike Solitaire?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
As a new player, what example helps explain Klondike Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Klondike Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
Before I begin, what format does Klondike Solitaire offer?
Keep this in mind: One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
While learning, which play mode does Klondike Solitaire use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.