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How to play Klondike Solitaire
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Klondike Solitaire. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. 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.
Build a steady rhythm
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Verify the rule before continuing.
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. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
What is the goal of Klondike Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
For my first round, how do I control Klondike Solitaire?
For clarity: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Klondike Solitaire?
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Klondike Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
For this browser game, 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.
For this browser game, 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.