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Klondike Solitaire

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Know the goal in Klondike Solitaire

Keep the active rule in mind. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Use another round to revisit a decision. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Build down in alternating colours; kings fill empty columns. Valid ordered runs move together. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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

Give this approach a try

For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What you are aiming for

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

The playing sequence

  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.

Using the playing area

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use another round to revisit a decision. Keep the active rule in mind.

See the idea in action

A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

A mistake to avoid

Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

A few questions answered

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Which format is available?

One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take a moment to read the table. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Can you give an example?

A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Which version is played here?

One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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