Klondike

The classic solitaire: build four foundations from Ace to King.

How to play

Build the four foundation piles up by suit from Ace to King.

On the tableau, build down in alternating colours. Only a King (or a run starting with a King) may fill an empty column.

Click the stock to turn cards onto the waste; the top waste card can be played. When the stock is empty you may turn the waste over again, a limited number of times.

Face-down cards are turned up when uncovered. The game ends when all cards are on the foundations or no moves remain.

About Klondike

Klondike is the solitaire most people mean when they say "solitaire". You build four foundation piles from Ace to King by suit, and build the seven tableau columns down in alternating colours. You can choose between drawing one card or three from the stock, which changes the difficulty a great deal.

Klondike at a glance

Players	1 player
Type	Solitaire: you against the deck
Family	Solitaire
Options	Cards per draw: Draw one or Draw three
Cost	Free, no download

Tips for Klondike

Prefer moves that turn a face-down card over: more information beats a tidier tableau.
Only empty a column if you have a King ready to put in it, because only Kings can fill a gap.
Do not rush aces and twos to the foundations if you might need them as places to build down on.

Questions about Klondike

How many people can play Klondike?

Klondike is a one-player game: you play alone against the deck, and your game is saved so you can come back to it.

Can I get help in Klondike?

Yes. Use Undo to take back a move and Hint to see a legal one. A game where you used help is marked as assisted.

Can I change how hard Klondike is?

Yes, before you deal you can set: Cards per draw: Draw one or Draw three.

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