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A practical guide to Klondike Solitaire
Make Klondike Solitaire your next activity in the game library. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the example below to understand a decision. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
Practice with a purpose
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your objective
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Start with a deliberate move.
Start here and follow along
- 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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Use one clear input at a time.
See how the rules apply
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Read the matching step again.
A mistake to avoid
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Answers about the rules and controls
For this browser game, what is the goal of Klondike Solitaire?
For clarity: Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
As a new player, 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.
While learning, what example helps explain Klondike Solitaire?
The key detail is this: A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Klondike Solitaire?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
On this playing page, what format does Klondike Solitaire offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
As a new player, which play mode does Klondike Solitaire use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.