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How to Play Klondike Solitaire

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Follow the steps for Klondike Solitaire

Begin with the objective. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Build down in alternating colours; kings fill empty columns. Valid ordered runs move together. Use another round to revisit a decision.

One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.

Bring this focus to a round

Look at the complete hand before deciding. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Understand the aim

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Work at your own pace.

From the start of a round

  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 use the controls

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. A clear plan starts with the current position.

See how the rules apply

A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

An important reminder

A clear plan starts with the current position. 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.

Clarifying the way this game works

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Take a moment to read the table. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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. Begin with the objective. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Which format is available?

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.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Work at your own pace. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Can you give an example?

A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Work at your own pace. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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. Begin with the objective. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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