Klondike Solitaire — Free to Play

How to play Klondike Solitaire

1. Choose Draw 1 (easier) or Draw 3 (classic) and press New game.
2. Drag a card — or simply tap it — to move it. Tapping sends a card to the foundation if possible, otherwise to the best tableau column.
3. Build the seven tableau columns down in alternating colors (red on black). Move whole face-up runs at once.
4. Tap the stock to turn cards onto the waste pile. When the stock is empty, tap it again to recycle the waste.
5. Build each foundation up by suit from Ace to King. When every card is face up, press Auto-finish.

Rules

• Standard 52-card deck dealt into seven columns of 1 to 7 cards, top card face up.
• Only a King (or a run starting with a King) may be placed in an empty column.
• Cards on the foundations may be moved back to the tableau if the move is legal.
• Unlimited passes through the stock and unlimited Undo.

Can every game be won?

No. Most Draw 1 deals are winnable with perfect play, but some are not, and Draw 3 is noticeably harder. Klondike is a game of skill and luck — nothing is wagered.

Strategy tips

• Prioritize moves that turn over face-down cards, especially in the longest columns.
• Don't empty a column unless you have a King ready to fill it.
• Don't rush cards to the foundations if you still need them to hold lower cards of the opposite color.
• Use Undo to explore — it's free.