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How to Play Klondike Solitaire

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Know the goal in Klondike Solitaire

Read the aim of Klondike Solitaire, then make your first move. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Use the example below to understand a decision.

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

Give this approach a try

Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Notice the feedback after each input.

What you are aiming for

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.

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. Use foundations where available; full Spider or Scorpion runs clear automatically.
  4. Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.

Using the playing area

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Read the example below alongside these instructions.

An example to follow

A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Notice the change in the playing area.

A useful caution

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the rule before repeating the action. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.

Clarifying the way this game works

For this browser game, what is the goal of Klondike Solitaire?

Keep this in mind: Build four suit foundations from ace to king.

As a new player, how do I control Klondike Solitaire?

Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.

While learning, what example helps explain Klondike Solitaire?

Here is the relevant explanation: 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 my first round, what format does Klondike Solitaire offer?

The key detail is this: One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.

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.

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