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How to Play Klondike Solitaire

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Klondike Solitaire: instructions and practice

Take a moment to read the table. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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.

Something to practise

Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What the game asks you to do

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Take a moment to read the table.

The steps to play

  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 your actions work

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Take a moment to read the table.

Follow the example

A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

One detail worth checking

Begin with the objective. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.

A few questions answered

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Which version is played here?

One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Begin with the objective. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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