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Follow the steps for Klondike Solitaire

Bring this focus to a round

Keep the active rule in mind. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Your goal

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Before making a move, check the cards in view.

Follow these playing steps

  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.

Input guidance

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. Begin with the objective.

See how the rules apply

A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Notice this detail

Before making a move, check the cards in view. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Questions that come up during play

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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. Work at your own pace. 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. Work at your own pace. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Can you give an example?

A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Which version is played here?

One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Begin with the objective. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Use another round to revisit a decision.