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A practical guide to Klondike Solitaire

Practice with a purpose

Keep the active rule in mind. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What the game asks you to do

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.

How to proceed

  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.

How to interact with the game

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.

One way to understand the rules

A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Use another round to revisit a decision.

An important reminder

Use the rule sheet as a reference. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Helpful answers for players

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Which format is available?

One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Can you give an example?

A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Which version is played here?

One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Check the relevant controls before continuing.