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Find your footing in Klondike Solitaire
Start Klondike Solitaire by looking at the playing area and its controls. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Look at what changes after your first action. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Look at what changes after your first action.
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
Bring this focus to a round
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Refer to the controls when needed.
The objective of a round
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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.
The controls to know
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. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
One way to understand the rules
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Consider the next action carefully.
A mistake to avoid
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
If you are unsure
When I return, what is the goal of Klondike Solitaire?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
For this browser game, 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.
As a new player, 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?
Keep this in mind: 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?
Keep this in mind: One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
On this playing page, 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.