Solitaire is a simple card game that almost everyone learns to play at some point in their lives. It's easy to set up, only requires a deck of cards, and, as the name implies, you can play it alone. There are also different versions of this classic game, some of which require more skill than others.

 

The first version you will usually learn is Klondike solitaire. It serves as the foundation for all variations. There would be no other version if it weren't for Klondike. If Klondike didn't exist, you wouldn't be able to sneak in a game of Freecell on your computer or determine whether Spider Solitaire is right for you.

 

To play klondike solitaire game, you'll need a standard 52-card deck. Your goal is to stack the four suits from aces to kings onto the foundation. Distribute the first 28 cards in seven piles, as shown in the image above.

 

Your first pile consists of one card, one card face down, and one card flipped face up. Continue in this manner, increasing the number of faced