Tableau rules
Build a tableau column downward by rank and alternate colors. For example, a black 10 can receive a red 9; a black 9 cannot go on it. Only a King starts an empty column. A face-up sequence that already follows the rule can move together.
When you uncover a face-down card, turn it face up. This is one of the most useful kinds of progress because it reveals a card that was previously unavailable.
Foundations, stock and waste
Build each foundation upward in one suit: Ace, 2, 3 and so on through King. The current embed opens in Draw 1 mode and provides Draw 1 and Draw 3 controls. In Draw 3, only the top waste card can be played.
Use Draw 1 to inspect stock cards one at a time, or choose Draw 3 to reveal three at once. The choice changes which waste cards are currently available, not the tableau or foundation rules.
Winning the deal
The standard objective is to complete all four foundations. Moves can reveal hidden cards, free a tableau column or expose a useful stock card. Review those consequences before choosing between otherwise legal moves.
For a step-by-step introduction, read the Klondike Draw 1 guide. For decisions that help avoid blocking a deal, see the strategy tips.
Can I build a tableau run with the same color?
No. Tableau cards descend by rank and alternate red and black.
Can I move a sequence in Klondike?
A face-up sequence that follows the descending alternating-color rule can move together.
How are foundation cards ordered?
Each foundation builds upward by suit, starting with Ace and ending with King.
