Klondike

Objective:

  • Build four foundation piles (one per suit) in ascending order from Ace to King.

Setup:

  • One standard 52-card deck
  • Tableau: 7 columns (1st: 1 card, 2nd: 2 cards... up to 7 cards)
  • Stock: 24 remaining cards
  • Foundations: Four empty piles

Gameplay Rules:

  • Tableau moves:
    • Descending order (Q on K, J on Q)
    • Alternating colors (red on black and vice versa)
    • Sequences can be moved if alternating colors
    • Only Kings can fill empty columns
  • Stock options:
    • Draw-one: Turn cards one at a time
    • Draw-three: Turn three at a time (top card playable)
    • Unlimited redeals in draw-one; usually 3 in draw-three
  • Foundations:
    • Start with Aces, build up to Kings
    • Cards can't be moved back to tableau

Winning:

  • Complete all four foundation piles (Ace to King for each suit).