How to play Klondike Solitaire correctly?
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Last reviewed March 1, 2026
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Quick Answer
Build foundation piles A-K by suit. Arrange tableau in descending alternating colors. Draw from stock when stuck. Move Kings to empty spaces.
Detailed Answer
Klondike Solitaire is played with a standard 52-card deck. Seven tableau columns are dealt with one face-up card on top. Build tableaus down in alternating colors (red 6 on black 7). Only Kings can occupy empty column spaces. Build four foundation piles up by suit from Ace to King. Draw from the stock when you can't make moves. Winning strategy: always prioritize moves that reveal face-down cards, don't empty columns unless you have a King, and build foundations evenly across all suits.