Description
Instructions
- The game begins with seven tableau piles of cards. The top card of each pile is face-up.
- You can move cards between tableau piles, following the rules of alternating colors and descending order (e.g., a red 6 on a black 7).
- You can draw from the stockpile to find new cards, placing them in the waste pile.
- The goal is to move all cards to the four foundation piles, starting with the Ace and building up in suit (e.g., 2 of Hearts, 3 of Hearts, etc.).
- You win by arranging all cards in the foundation piles.
- You win by arranging all cards in the foundation piles.
Scoring System
You can earn points in different ways
+15 points for any card you drop on a Foundation card for the first time.
+5 points for any card you snap on Board for the first time
Time is your enemy! You lose -8 points every 00:30 seconds
Build the 4 foundations (top right) up from Ace to King, one suit per pile.
In the tableau (the 7 columns), stack cards downward, alternating red and black.
Only a King can start a newly-emptied column.
Tap the stock pile (top left) to draw new cards into the waste pile.
Drag a card to move it, or tap a card then tap where you want it to go.
Double tap any card to send it straight to its foundation, if legal.
You win once all 52 cards are on the foundations.
Strategy and Tips
Reveal hidden cards first
When choosing between moves, favour the one that turns over a face-down card. Every card you uncover gives you more information and may open another move.
Check the tableau before drawing
Look for useful moves among the seven columns before taking another card from the stock. You may be able to uncover a hidden card or make space for a King.
Make empty columns useful
Only a King, or a sequence starting with a King, can move into an empty column. Before clearing one, check whether you have a King ready to use the space.
Compare your options before moving
A card may fit in more than one place. Check which move uncovers a card or opens a useful column instead of moving it to the first available spot.
Keep an eye on the stock
As cards appear from the stock, remember ones you could not use yet. A move in the tableau may make one of those cards useful later.
Frequently asked questions
Is Klondike the same as Solitaire?
Klondike is the game most people mean when they say “Solitaire” or “Patience” without naming a variant. Solitaire is also the name for a wider group of games with different layouts and rules.
Can every game of Klondike be won?
No. Some deals cannot be completed, however well you play. Hidden cards and the order of the stock affect which moves become available. A loss does not necessarily mean you made a mistake.
Why do I lose points as time passes?
This version deducts points over time to reward quicker solutions. You can still take as long as you need, but a slower win will receive a lower score.
How is Klondike different from FreeCell?
Klondike begins with hidden cards and uses a stock, so you cannot see every available move from the start. FreeCell deals all its cards face up, giving you more information to plan ahead.