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Klondike Solitaire: instructions and practice
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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Work at your own pace. Build down in alternating colours; kings fill empty columns. Valid ordered runs move together. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
Give this approach a try
Keep the active rule in mind. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Your goal
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. A clear plan starts with the current position.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
Choosing and moving on screen
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. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
An example to follow
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
An important reminder
Take a moment to read the table. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Answers about the rules and controls
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Which format is available?
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering. Work at your own pace. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Can you give an example?
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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.