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Find your footing in Klondike Solitaire
Open Klondike Solitaire, check the instructions and begin a round. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Check the rule that explains your first action. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
Take a closer look while playing
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Refer to the controls when needed.
What the game asks you to do
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Start with a deliberate move.
The playing sequence
- 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.
How your actions work
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.
Try this example
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Check the stated objective.
Pay attention to this rule
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the rule before repeating the action. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Helpful answers for players
For my first round, what is the goal of Klondike Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
For a quick reminder, 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.
What example helps explain Klondike Solitaire?
For clarity: A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Klondike Solitaire?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
While learning, what format does Klondike Solitaire offer?
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
As a new player, which play mode does Klondike Solitaire use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
