Game guide · VISITPHONE
Learn your way around Klondike Solitaire
Before making a move, check the cards in view. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Begin with the objective. Build down in alternating colours; kings fill empty columns. Valid ordered runs move together. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering.
A focus for your next round
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Understand the aim
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. A clear plan starts with the current position.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
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. Work at your own pace.
A useful 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
Work at your own pace. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Answers about the rules and controls
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Which format is available?
One deck; draw-one or draw-three stock; waste recycling. Free solo play, no wagering. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Can you give an example?
A red 6 fits a black 7, not another red 7. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
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.
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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Take a moment to read the table. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.