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Learn About the Game Klondike Solitaire
You know that satisfying click when you finally sort all those cards into neat stacks? That’s the heart of Klondike Solitaire. It’s the version most of us grew up playing on a computer, though it originated as a physical card game in the 19th century. The goal is simple: clear your tableau by arranging cards in descending order and alternating colors, and move everything up to the foundation piles, one suit at a time from ace to king.
You start with seven piles of cards on the table, the leftmost pile has just one card face-up, the next has two with one card showing, and so on, up to seven cards with just the top card revealed. The remaining cards form the stock, which you draw from when you get stuck. You can turn over one or three cards at a time—depending on the variation you choose—and you cycle through them to find the ones you need. Moving a red queen onto a black king might feel trivial, but it’s actually a tiny victory each time you pull it off.
Building those four foundation stacks in the top right corner is the ultimate goal. You place aces there first, then twos, threes, and so on, all the way up to kings, and once all suits are complete, you’ve beaten the game. Sometimes you’ll get stuck and no moves are left, which means a new shuffle and a fresh attempt. It’s frustrating, sure, but that’s part of the charm—every shuffle feels like a brand-new puzzle.
One of the best things about Klondike is how it fits any mood. Need a brain teaser on your lunch break? Perfect. Looking to unwind after a long day? It’s oddly soothing to click and drag cards into place. Plus, it’s quick enough that you can stop mid-game and pick right back up later, making it a perfect little challenge you can revisit again and again.