Game guide · 20ZL
Getting started with Klondike Solitaire
Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What the game asks you to do
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.
From the start of a round
- 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.
Using the playing area
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. A clear plan starts with the current position.
An example to follow
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Keep the active rule in mind. 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.
Helpful answers for players
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Work at your own pace. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Can you give an example?
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Work at your own pace. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.