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How to play Klondike Solitaire
Start Klondike Solitaire by looking at the playing area and its controls. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Start with a deliberate move.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Compare the situation with the worked example. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
When I return, what is the goal of Klondike Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
While reading the Guide, 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.
What example helps explain Klondike Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7.
When I return, 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.
While learning, what format does Klondike Solitaire offer?
For clarity: One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
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.
