Tableau building
Arrange cards in descending rank with alternating red and black colors. Only a king can start a vacant tableau column.
Klondike solitaire rules — Guide
Guidance for Play Klondike Solitaire. Practical instructions, limitations, and accuracy tips.
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Foundations
Build four foundation piles by suit, starting with an ace and proceeding to the king.
Planning moves
Before drawing repeatedly from the stock, look for moves that expose face-down cards in the tableau. Some deals cannot be completed.