Game guide · SHOUJIKON
Getting started with Klondike Solitaire
A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Build down in alternating colours; kings fill empty columns. Valid ordered runs move together. Use another round to revisit a decision.
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
Something to practise
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What you need to achieve
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
How to interact with the game
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Take a moment to read the table.
One way to understand the rules
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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.
Clarifying the way this game works
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Take a moment to read the table. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which format is available?
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering. Work at your own pace. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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.
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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Work at your own pace. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
