How to Play Klondike Solitaire

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Klondike Solitaire: instructions and practice

Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Klondike Solitaire. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Look at what changes after your first action. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Look at what changes after your first action.

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

Take a closer look while playing

Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Notice the feedback after each input.

What you need to achieve

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Try to explain the aim in your own words.

Making your moves

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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Look at the feedback after the action.

See how the rules apply

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. Choose a deliberate next step.

Avoid this misunderstanding

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

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