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Overview

Klondike uses seven tableau columns, a stock, and four foundations. Build foundations up in‑suit from A to K. In the tableau, build down in alternating colors; only Kings (or King‑led stacks) may fill empty columns. Draw‑1 is more forgiving; draw‑3 requires cycle tracking.

How to Play

• Expose facedown cards by moving stacks; start foundations with Aces.
• Keep one empty column for maneuvering complex rearrangements.
• In draw‑3, count the cycle to avoid locking key cards.

Controls

• Drag‑and‑drop or tap; auto‑move enabled on many hosts.

Tips

• Prefer moves that flip a facedown card.
• Don’t rush low cards to foundations if they help tableau moves.
• Move a King only when it frees space for a useful stack.

FAQ

• Q: What can I place in an empty tableau column in this game?
  A: Only a King or a stack headed by a King.
• Q: Should I always play cards to the foundation immediately?
  A: Not always—keep them if they enable key tableau moves.
• Q: How does draw‑3 change strategy?
  A: You must track the 3‑card order and plan multiple passes.