THE PLAYBOOK · ZEIZEIWAI
Getting started with Klondike Solitaire
Read the aim of Klondike Solitaire, then make your first move. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
Something to practise
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your objective
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
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.
- Use foundations where available; full Spider or Scorpion runs clear automatically.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
The controls to know
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
One way to understand the rules
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Read the matching step again.
Notice this detail
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the rule before repeating the action. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Klondike Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
Before I begin, how do I control Klondike Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Klondike Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7.
For a quick reminder, 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.
For a quick reminder, what format does Klondike Solitaire offer?
For clarity: One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
While learning, 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.
