How to Play Klondike Solitaire: Rules, Setup, Tips, and Strategy

FAQs

• How many cards do you deal in Klondike Solitaire?

  
  You deal 28 cards into 7 piles on the table, with each pile getting 1 to 7 cards. The remaining 24 cards stay in a face-down stack called the stockpile.

• What are the basic rules of Klondike Solitaire?

  
  You build cards on the tableau in descending order, always switching between red and black colors. At the same time, you move cards to the foundations in order from Ace up to King for each suit.

• Is Klondike Solitaire hard to learn?

  
  Klondike is easy to learn, and you can understand the rules in just a few minutes. Getting good at it usually takes a few practice games.

• What does draw 3 vs draw 1 mean in Klondike Solitaire?

  
  Draw 3 means you turn over three cards from the stock at a time and can only play the top one. Draw 1 means you flip one card at a time and can try every card you draw.

• How do you win more often in Klondike Solitaire?

  
  Focus on turning over hidden cards as early as possible instead of rushing moves. Try not to block Kings or move too many cards to the foundations too soon, so you keep more options open.

• Can you undo moves in Klondike Solitaire?

  
  With real cards on a table, you normally cannot undo moves. In most online versions, you can use the undo button to take back one or more moves.