The goal is to build four foundation piles (one for each suit) in ascending order from Ace to King.

he game begins with a standard 52-card deck. Cards are dealt into seven tableau columns, with the first column containing one card, the second containing two cards, and so on, up to seven cards in the last column. Only the top card in each column is face-up; the rest are face-down.

Players can deal cards from the deck (usually in groups of three) to use when no more moves are possible from the tableau or the foundation piles.

Klondike solitaire is typically played solo, making it a popular choice for passing time and improving strategic thinking.

There are variations of Klondike solitaire with different rule sets and difficulty levels, such as dealing cards one at a time instead of three.

Klondike solitaire is a classic and enduringly popular card game known for its simplicity, yet it offers depth through strategic gameplay and varying degrees of difficulty.