Game guide · LSZSX
Klondike Solitaire: from controls to your first round
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Begin with the objective. Build down in alternating colours; kings fill empty columns. Valid ordered runs move together. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
A small practice goal
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
The goal to keep in mind
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Keep the active rule in mind.
Making your moves
- 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.
Using the playing area
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. Begin with the objective.
Try this example
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
One detail worth checking
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
If you are unsure
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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Which format is available?
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Work at your own pace. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Can you give an example?
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Begin with the objective. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Begin with the objective. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
