How to play Solitaire (Klondike) card game?
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Last reviewed March 1, 2026
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Quick Answer
Build four foundation piles from Ace to King by suit. Arrange tableau columns in descending order with alternating colors. Draw from the stock pile when stuck.
Detailed Answer
Klondike Solitaire is played with a standard 52-card deck. Seven tableau columns are dealt with increasing numbers of cards (1-7), with the top card face up. The remaining cards form the stock pile. Move cards between columns in descending order with alternating colors (red on black, black on red). Move Aces to the four foundation piles and build each up by suit from Ace to King. Draw cards from the stock to find usable cards.