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Klondike Solitaire: learn through an example
Try Klondike Solitaire at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
Something to practise
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Keep the objective visible.
What the game asks you to do
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. The example below illustrates a decision.
How to proceed
- 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.
Your inputs
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use one clear input at a time.
Follow the example
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. 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.
Game-specific help
What is the goal of Klondike Solitaire?
For clarity: Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
Before I begin, how do I control Klondike Solitaire?
For clarity: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
What example helps explain Klondike Solitaire?
The key detail is this: A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Klondike Solitaire?
For clarity: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
For a quick reminder, 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.
Before I begin, 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.