Klondike Solitaire

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Learn About the Game Klondike Solitaire

You start with a standard deck of fifty-two cards. You deal seven piles on the table. The first pile holds one card. The second pile holds two cards. The third pile holds three cards. This pattern continues across all seven piles. You turn over only the top card in each pile. You fill four foundation stacks. Each stack holds one suit in order from Ace up to King.

Players shift cards among the piles in alternating colors and in descending order. A stock pile sits to the side. You draw one card or three cards at a time. You use these cards to build runs within the piles. You place a card on a foundation stack and it stays there. You never move cards back to the piles.

This game hides a smart puzzle under simple rules. You flip hidden cards one at a time. You plan each move with care. Every choice changes how the board looks. You win by clearing every card. Players return to this deck for a quick challenge.