Game guide · SYNTAXCODER
Klondike Solitaire: a guide for your next round
Begin with the objective. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Build down in alternating colours; kings fill empty columns. Valid ordered runs move together. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
Bring this focus to a round
Begin with the objective. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What you need to achieve
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant controls before continuing. A clear plan starts with the current position.
Step by step
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
See the idea in action
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Avoid this misunderstanding
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Read these answers for extra help
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Which format is available?
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering. Work at your own pace. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Can you give an example?
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which version is played here?
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. A clear plan starts with the current position. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
