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An introduction to playing Klondike Solitaire
Work at your own pace. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Use another round to revisit a decision. 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.
Try a more deliberate round
Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Begin with the objective.
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.
- Move exposed cards onto suit foundations in the stated rank order.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
How to use the controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Take a moment to read the table.
An example before you play
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Notice this detail
Begin with the objective. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Helpful answers for players
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Which format is available?
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Can you give an example?
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Begin with the objective. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Which version is played here?
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Keep the active rule in mind. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.