Classic Solitaire
About Classic Solitaire
Classic Solitaire is the traditional card game played with a single deck, also known as Klondike. The goal is to move every card to the four foundation piles, sorted by suit from Ace to King. You play it by sorting cards on the tableau and freeing them up one at a time until all four piles are complete.
How to play Classic Solitaire
Cards start dealt across seven tableau columns, with only the top card of each column face up. Move cards between columns by building down and alternating colors, for example a red seven onto a black eight. Once an Ace is uncovered, start its foundation pile and add cards of the same suit in order. Empty columns can hold any card. Keep uncovering hidden cards until all four foundations are filled.
Tips for playing Classic Solitaire
- Uncover face-down cards early so you have more moves available later in the game.
- Empty tableau columns are valuable, use them wisely rather than filling them right away.
- Move cards to the foundations only when you are sure you will not need them on the tableau.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the goal of Classic Solitaire?
The goal is to move all 52 cards to the four foundation piles, one per suit, arranged in order from Ace to King.
Do I need to download anything to play Classic Solitaire?
No, Classic Solitaire runs in your browser and needs no download, so you can play on a phone or computer.
How do you build stacks on the tableau in Classic Solitaire?
You build down in rank while alternating colors, so a black six can hold a red five, and a red five can hold a black four.
