How to play Klondike Solitaire

Objective

Move all cards to four suit foundations in ascending order from ace to king.

Setup

1. 1

   Deal seven tableau columns with one card in the first, two in the second, through seven in the last.

2. 2

   Turn only each column's top card face up. The remainder forms the stock.

How play works

1. 1

   Build tableau columns downward in alternating colors and move complete valid sequences.

2. 2

   Place aces on foundations and build each suit upward.

3. 3

   Turn stock cards one or three at a time under the chosen rule.

Scoring and winning

1. 1

   The game is won when all 52 cards reach the foundations.

2. 2

   For scoring play, agree on Vegas or standard computer scoring before the deal.

Rules to settle before play

1. 1

   Only kings or king-led sequences may fill empty tableau spaces.

2. 2

   Turn exposed face-down tableau cards face up immediately.