Game guide · MAUFITZ
How to play Klondike Solitaire
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Build down in alternating colours; kings fill empty columns. Valid ordered runs move together. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
A small practice goal
A clear plan starts with the current position. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Aim for this result
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant controls before continuing. A clear plan starts with the current position.
The playing sequence
- 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
Try this example
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
One detail worth checking
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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Game-specific help
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Which format is available?
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Can you give an example?
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. 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.
