THE PLAYBOOK · SDYZ85
How to play Klondike Solitaire
Make Klondike Solitaire your next activity in the game library. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. 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.
Review a difficult moment
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Read that aim before choosing your first action. The example below illustrates a decision.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. 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. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Klondike Solitaire?
For clarity: Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
As a new player, 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.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Klondike Solitaire?
The key detail is this: A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7.
What should I watch out for in Klondike Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Klondike Solitaire use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.