Game guide · ITCGT
Play Klondike Solitaire with the rules at hand
Take a moment to read the table. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Build down in alternating colours; kings fill empty columns. Valid ordered runs move together. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
Give this approach a try
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Keep the active rule in mind.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
- Move exposed cards onto suit foundations in the stated rank order.
- 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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Work at your own pace.
See how the rules apply
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
A useful caution
A clear plan starts with the current position. 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.
Answers about the rules and controls
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Which format is available?
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Can you give an example?
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Keep the active rule in mind. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Which version is played here?
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.