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How to play Klondike Solitaire
Choose a round of Klondike Solitaire and settle into its rules. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the example below to understand a decision. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Use the example below to understand a decision.
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
A small practice goal
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
Work through the instructions
- 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. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
Try this example
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
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. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
If you are unsure
Before I begin, what is the goal of Klondike Solitaire?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
How do I control Klondike Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: 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.
When I return, 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.
Before I begin, what format does Klondike Solitaire offer?
For clarity: One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Klondike Solitaire use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
