How to play Klondike Solitaire
Take a little time to learn the rules. Every move gets clearer with practice.
Play draw-one Klondike Solitaire with browser saves, unlimited recycling, undo and a shared daily deal. This guide explains the rules and the decisions that matter while you play.
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- 01
Build each foundation from Ace to King in one suit.
- 02
Build tableau columns downward in alternating colors.
- 03
Only Kings or valid sequences starting with a King can enter an empty column.
- 04
Draw one card from the stock; recycle the waste when the stock runs out.
Klondike Solitaire: player questions
Which version of Solitaire is this?
This is draw-one Klondike: seven tableau columns, four foundations, a stock and a waste pile.
How do I move cards?
Select a visible card or sequence, then select its destination column or foundation. Legal moves are applied immediately.
Can I move a group of cards?
Yes. A face-up descending sequence with alternating colors can move together to a compatible tableau column.
What can go into an empty column?
Only a King, or a face-up sequence beginning with a King.
Can a card return from a foundation?
Yes. Select its exposed top card and move it to a legal tableau position if that helps the layout.
How many times may I recycle the stock?
There is no recycle limit in this edition. Recycling and drawing can both be undone.
Is every shuffled deal winnable?
No. These are seeded shuffled deals, not a verified winnable-deal collection. Some deals cannot be completed.
What does the daily deal mean?
Everyone starts with the same shuffled deck for that UTC date. It does not guarantee a solution or a competitive ranking.
When do hidden cards turn over?
The last hidden card in a column turns face up automatically when you clear the cards above it.
How do I win?
Move all 52 cards to the four suit foundations, each ordered from Ace through King.