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Klondike Solitaire: a guide for your next round
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. A clear plan starts with the current position. Build down in alternating colours; kings fill empty columns. Valid ordered runs move together. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
Something to practise
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What counts as success
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Work at your own pace.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.
A useful example
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Pay attention to this rule
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Helpful answers for players
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. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Can you give an example?
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
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.
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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
