Characteristics

Info about Klondike

Deck

Difficulty

Game time

Luck/Skill

Win probability

Objective

What do I have to do?

Move all cards to the foundations

Layout

Know the initial layout of the cards

Foundations

4 Foundation piles, initially empty.

Tableau piles

7 Tableau piles. The first pile contains 1 card, the second pile contains 2 cards, the third pile contains 3 cards, and so on. The top card of each pile is face up and the remaining cards are face down.

Stock pile

1 Stock pile with the remaining cards face down.

Discard pile

1 Discard pile, initially empty.

Rules

Discover how to play Klondike solitaire

Foundations

  • Build up in suit from Ace to King.
  • Cards are moved individually.

Tableau piles

  • Build down in alternating colors.
  • The top card of each pile can be played onto another tableau pile or onto the foundations.
  • Sequences of cards (built down in alternating colors) may be moved as a unit from one pile to another.
  • When a face-down card is exposed, it will automatically be turned face up.
  • Empty piles can only be filled with an exposed King or with a sequence of cards (built down in alternating colors) headed by a King.

Stock pile

  • Tap the stock pile to deal 1 face-up card to the discard pile.
  • Unlimited redeals are allowed.

Discard pile

  • The top card can be played onto the tableau piles or onto the foundations.
Tips & tricks

Do you need any tips or tricks?

Tip #1

Turn over the first card of the deck before making any moves. This increases the game options so that you can choose the best move.

Tip #2

Try to uncover the hidden cards. If you have several options, always choose the column with the most hidden cards.

Tip #3

Move the Aces and Deuces to the foundations as soon as they are available. But do not move cards to the foundations that can help you move other cards from the playing columns or uncover hidden cards.

Tip #4

Try to make only the important moves, that is, those that allow you to make other moves or uncover hidden cards.

Tip #5

Do not empty a column if you do not have a King or a sequence headed by a King to occupy the empty space. This way you will keep more game options.

Tip #6

When you have a black King and a red King to occupy an empty column, study which is the best option. Choose the one that will allow you to play other cards that are blocking moves.

Tip #7

Do not hesitate to undo moves if you think there are better options. This will greatly increase your chances of victory.

Install the Solitaire Master app for free

Play your favorite solitaire games anytime, anywhere.

Scan the QR code

Download the Solitaire Master game to your mobile device.