Simple Klondike Solitaire

🎮 How to Play

Learn how to play Simple Klondike Solitaire, the classic card game that has captivated players for generations. Your goal is to build four foundation piles, each sorted by suit from Ace to King. Begin by drawing cards from the stockpile and strategically moving them across the seven tableau columns. Cards in the tableau must be placed in descending order (King to Ace) and alternating colors (red and black). Uncover face-down cards by moving the ones on top of them. Success in this patience game requires thoughtful planning with every move you make.

🕹️ Controls

This HTML5 game features intuitive controls for both desktop and mobile players.

• Primary Controls: Use your mouse to click and drag cards to move them. Click the stockpile to draw new cards.
• Touchscreen/Mobile: Simply tap and drag cards with your finger for seamless play.
• Keyboard Shortcuts (Desktop): Use the spacebar or enter key to quickly draw a new card from the stock. The 'H' key often activates a hint function if available.
• Game Functions: Look for on-screen buttons for actions like 'Undo,' 'New Game,' or 'Replay' to control your session.

🎯 Objectives

The primary objective in Klondike Solitaire is to win the game by successfully building all four foundation piles. Each foundation must be started with an Ace and built up in ascending order (Ace, 2, 3...) to the King, all of the same suit. Your short-term goal is to efficiently clear the tableau by revealing hidden cards and creating sequences. Victory is achieved through strategic card movement, careful planning of your draws from the stock, and creating empty tableau columns to temporarily hold Kings or long sequences.

💡 Pro Tips

Mastering Klondike involves more than just luck; use these pro strategies to boost your win rate.

• 🎪 Always prioritize moving cards from the tableau over drawing from the stock. This reveals more hidden cards and opens up your options.
• ⚡ Create empty columns as soon as possible. These are powerful spaces that can only be filled by a King (or a sequence starting with a King), giving you tremendous flexibility.
• 💰 Be strategic with your Aces and low cards. Don’t move a card to a foundation pile too quickly if it might be more useful in the tableau to help build a descending sequence.
• 🏆 Expose hidden cards with the fewest number of cards on top of them first. This is an efficient way to quickly increase the number of playable cards available to you. Turn over the deepest secrets of the tableau to dominate the game