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Find your footing in Klondike Solitaire
Bring your attention to one round of Klondike Solitaire. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Read the objective before making your first input. Look at what changes after your first action.
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
Give this approach a try
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.
What you need to achieve
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Check the rules when you are unsure.
From the start of a round
- 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. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A closer look at one 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. Notice the change in the playing area.
An important reminder
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Answers about the rules and controls
When I return, what is the goal of Klondike Solitaire?
For clarity: Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
When I return, how do I control Klondike Solitaire?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Klondike Solitaire?
The key detail is this: A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7.
On this playing page, 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.
When I return, 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.
As a new player, which play mode does Klondike Solitaire use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.