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Klondike Solitaire Rules

Klondike is the solitaire everyone knows. Build four foundation piles from Ace to King while organizing the tableau by alternating color.

👥 1 players ⏱ 10–20 min 🎯 Difficulty ●●○○○ 🃏 Solitaire Games

Setup

Deal seven tableau columns: one card in the first, two in the second, up to seven — only the top card of each column face-up. The rest is the stock.

How to Play

Move face-up cards between columns in descending rank and alternating color. Empty columns may be filled with a king. Move aces to the four foundations and build up by suit.

The Stock

Draw one or three cards at a time from the stock to a waste pile, which you can play from.

Winning

You win by moving all 52 cards to the four foundations, ace through king in each suit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between draw-one and draw-three Klondike?

Draw-one reveals one stock card at a time (easier); draw-three reveals three and only the top is playable (harder).

Can you put a king on an empty column?

Yes — empty tableau columns can only be filled by a king (or a sequence starting with a king).

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