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How to Play Klondike Solitaire

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Read before your next round of Klondike Solitaire

Look at the complete hand before deciding. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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.

An idea for your next attempt

Use the rule sheet as a reference. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

The objective of a round

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Work at your own pace.

Work through the instructions

  1. Build down in alternating colours; kings fill empty columns. Valid ordered runs move together.
  2. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot.
  3. Move exposed cards onto suit foundations in the stated rank order.
  4. Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.

Your inputs

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Check the relevant controls before continuing. A clear plan starts with the current position.

Learn from a sample situation

A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

A mistake to avoid

Work at your own pace. 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.

Further help with the game

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Which format is available?

One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Before making a move, check the cards in view. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Can you give an example?

A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. 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. Take a moment to read the table. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Take a moment to read the table. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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