Solitaire Online

How to Play Solitaire (Klondike)

Solitaire, also known as Klondike, is a classic single-player card game. The objective is to move all cards to the four foundation piles, sorted by suit and rank from Ace to King.

• Setup:
  • The game starts with 28 cards dealt into seven tableau piles. The first pile has one card, the second has two (one face-up), and so on, up to seven cards in the seventh pile (one face-up).
  • The remaining cards form the stock (or deck).
  • Four empty foundation piles are available.
• Gameplay:
  • **Moving Cards:** You can move face-up cards between tableau piles. Cards must be placed on a card of the next higher rank and opposite color (e.g., a red 7 on a black 8).
  • You can move a sequence of cards (e.g., Red 7, Black 6, Red 5) as a unit.
  • **Empty Tableau Piles:** Only a King (or a sequence starting with a King) can be moved to an empty tableau pile.
  • **Stock:** Click the stock to deal cards to the waste pile (usually one or three at a time, depending on the game settings). The top card of the waste pile is available for play.
  • **Foundations:** Move Aces to the foundation piles as they become available. Then, build up each foundation pile by suit, from Ace to King (A, 2, 3...10, J, Q, K).
• Winning: You win the game when all 52 cards are moved to the foundation piles.

This online version will typically handle card dealing and rule enforcement for you. Enjoy this timeless classic!