THE PLAYBOOK · LINCANGCHU
How to play Klondike Solitaire
Choose a round of Klondike Solitaire and settle into its rules. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Read the objective before making your first input. Look at what changes after your first action.
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
Build a steady rhythm
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Make the next step deliberately.
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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use one clear input at a time.
A useful example
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the game’s format in mind.
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. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Klondike Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
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?
Keep this in mind: A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7.
As a new player, 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.
As a new player, what format does Klondike Solitaire offer?
For clarity: One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
For my first round, which play mode does Klondike Solitaire use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
