THE PLAYBOOK · LOCTITECN
Play Klondike Solitaire with the rules at hand
Bring your attention to one round of Klondike Solitaire. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
An idea for your next attempt
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your objective
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use the control method described here for this activity. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
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. Check the stated objective.
Pay attention to this rule
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Compare the situation with the worked example. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Clarifying the way this game works
For my first round, what is the goal of Klondike Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
When I return, how do I control Klondike Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: 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?
For clarity: A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Klondike Solitaire?
The key detail is this: 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.
For a quick reminder, 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.
