{"id":853,"date":"2025-12-16T16:52:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T16:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/?p=853"},"modified":"2026-02-05T00:55:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T00:55:03","slug":"how-to-play-solitaire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/how-to-play-solitaire\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Play Solitaire: Setup, PDF Rules, and Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Klondike uses a standard 52-card deck (or you can <a href=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">play Solitaire online<\/a> for free). Below, we\u2019ll walk you through the setup and rules, and you can download our PDF if you want a cheat sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text gb-text-a6bd8a7d\" href=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/How-to-Play-Solitiare-PDF-SolitaireStreak-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Solitaire Rules PDF<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-klondike-solitaire-objective\">Klondike Solitaire Objective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To win Solitaire, you must sort all cards into the four foundation piles, organized by suit and built from Ace to King.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7a9973\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7a9973;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/solitaire-setup-tabeau-1024x666.avif\" alt=\"solitaire setup diagram\" class=\"wp-image-854 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/solitaire-setup-tabeau-1024x666.avif 1024w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/solitaire-setup-tabeau-300x195.avif 300w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/solitaire-setup-tabeau-768x499.avif 768w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/solitaire-setup-tabeau-1536x998.avif 1536w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/solitaire-setup-tabeau.avif 2000w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-solitaire-set-up\">Solitaire Set Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deal seven columns from left to right to form the tableau.<\/strong> The first column gets one card, the second gets two, and so on until the seventh column has seven cards, with the top card in each column face up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use the remaining 24 cards to form the stockpile (or draw pile) and leave space for the waste pile to the right of the stock.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you\u2019re playing with real cards, it\u2019s easiest to place the stockpile in front of you below the tableau.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online Solitaire games typically put the stockpile above the top left corner of the tableau.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leave room above the tableau for the four foundation piles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-play-solitaire\">How to Play Solitaire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Solitaire can be broken down into three simple rules: arrange cards, build foundations, and draw from the stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by arranging cards in the tableau and moving aces to the foundation piles as they appear. Then, use the stockpile to draw new cards and continue play, building sequences in the tableau and moving cards to the foundations until all cards are sorted and you win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"bcc7b7\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #bcc7b7;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/solitaire-rules-v2-1-1024x573.avif\" alt=\"solitaire rules with examples\" class=\"wp-image-855 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/solitaire-rules-v2-1-1024x573.avif 1024w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/solitaire-rules-v2-1-300x168.avif 300w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/solitaire-rules-v2-1-768x430.avif 768w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/solitaire-rules-v2-1-1536x859.avif 1536w, https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/solitaire-rules-v2-1.avif 2000w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-arrange-cards\">Step 1: Arrange cards.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You can move any face-up card. <\/strong>At the beginning of the game, only the top card of each column is moveable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In the tableau, <\/strong>you can place a card on another that is one rank higher and the opposite color, so a 10\u2666 can go on a J\u2660. Uncovered cards are flipped face-up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cards sequenced in descending order, alternating color<\/strong> (J\u2660, 10\u2666, 9\u2663 ) can move as a group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cards can move:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Between tableau piles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From the waste pile to the tableau or foundation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From the tableau to a foundation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From a foundation pile back to the tableau<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Only Kings <\/strong>can fill empty columns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-build-the-foundation-piles\">Step 2: Build the foundation piles.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An Ace of each suit starts each foundation pile. Move Aces as soon as they\u2019re available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once an Ace is in place, build the pile in ascending order (A, 2, 3, 4\u2026K) by suit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-draw-from-the-stockpile\">Step 3: Draw from the stockpile.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flip a card from the stockpile face-up into the waste pile when you run out of moves. <\/strong>This card can be played on a tableau pile or foundation pile.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are playing <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turn 1<\/a><\/strong> (easier), flip one card at a time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are playing <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/klondike-turn-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turn 3<\/a><\/strong> (harder), flip three cards at a time. Only the top waste card is playable. Since you can\u2019t access every card when flipping through the stockpile, it\u2019s more challenging to reach buried cards and plan your moves in the tableau and foundations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When all cards are flipped face-up into the waste pile, you can turn them back over to restart the stockpile. <\/strong>Repeat this process as many times as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep moving cards and building your foundation piles until you run out of moves or win the game by completing all four foundation piles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background:#f6f6f6; padding:20px; border-radius:10px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"><strong>Common Beginner Mistakes<\/strong><\/p>\n  <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px;\">\n    <li>Failing to uncover facedown cards in long columns<\/li>\n    <li>Building one foundation suit too fast, reducing sequencing options in the tableau<\/li>\n    <li>Moving waste cards to the tableau too soon<\/li>\n    <li>Emptying a column with no King ready<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strategies-to-start-your-winning-streak\">Strategies to Start Your Winning Streak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the rules are simple, choosing the right moves can make or break your Solitaire game. Keep these <a href=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/blog\/solitaire-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">strategies<\/a> in mind for the best chances of winning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prioritize moves that flip a facedown card: <\/strong>You need every card to win Solitaire, and the more you uncover, the more options you\u2019ll have for building sequences and foundation piles. Prioritize moves that reveal hidden tableau cards first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Move cards from the waste pile thoughtfully: <\/strong>Don\u2019t just place cards in the tableau because you can. Consider how each move affects future plays. Moving a card to the tableau without a plan can block future moves and limit your options later in the game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep red and black suits in balance when sending cards to the foundation. <\/strong>When moving cards to the foundation piles, try to keep red and black suits balanced. If you build up one color too fast, it can limit your sequencing options in the tableau.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t clear a column unless you have a plan for that empty space. <\/strong>There are only seven tableau columns, so an empty column reduces your space for maneuvering cards. Only clear a column if you have a King ready to move there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-playing-today-on-solitairestreak\">Playing Today on SolitaireStreak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know how to play Solitaire, put your skills to the test on <a href=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SolitaireStreak<\/a>! We help you customize your experience with different background colors, card designs, and game features to build the game your way. Start your winning streak today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-solitaire-rules-faqs\">Solitaire Rules FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details style=\"background:#f6f6f6; padding:14px 16px; border-radius:10px; margin:0 0 10px;\">\n  <summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">How many cards are used in Solitaire?<\/summary>\n  <div style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n    Klondike Solitaire uses a standard deck of 52 cards.\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details style=\"background:#f6f6f6; padding:14px 16px; border-radius:10px; margin:0 0 10px;\">\n  <summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">How many columns are there in Solitaire?<\/summary>\n  <div style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n    There are seven tableau columns in Klondike Solitaire. Each column has one more card than the last, starting with one card in the first column, two in the second, and continuing up to seven in the last column. The top card in each column is face-up.\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details style=\"background:#f6f6f6; padding:14px 16px; border-radius:10px; margin:0 0 10px;\">\n  <summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">Can I undo moves in Solitaire?<\/summary>\n  <div style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n    Yes, you can undo moves in Solitaire. SolitaireStreak has an undo button to easily backtrack.\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details style=\"background:#f6f6f6; padding:14px 16px; border-radius:10px; margin:0 0 10px;\">\n  <summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">What happens when I run out of moves?<\/summary>\n  <div style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n    If you are out of moves, the game ends. You can click the New Game button and choose to Restart the current game and try again. Otherwise, you can try a new game or a winnable-only game.\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details style=\"background:#f6f6f6; padding:14px 16px; border-radius:10px;\">\n  <summary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\">Are there other types of Solitaire?<\/summary>\n  <div style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n    Yes, while Klondike is the most common type of Solitaire, there are hundreds of other variations. SolitaireStreak also offers <a href=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/spider\">Spider Solitaire<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/freeCell\">FreeCell<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/pyramid\">Pyramid<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/solitairestreak.com\/tripeaks\">TriPeaks<\/a>.\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Klondike uses a standard 52-card deck (or you can play Solitaire online for free). Below, we\u2019ll walk you through the setup and rules, and you can download our PDF if you want a cheat sheet. 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