Klondike Solitaire

Klondike is another extremely popular game of solitaire. It is often confused with and miscalled Canfield because both games are based on similar principles. However, the layout (first dealing of the cards) and play are different.

Klondike requires an initial deal of 28 cards in seven piles. Usually the cards are dealt by row, starting with 1 card turned up, then 6 cards face down in a pile at its right, and a 7th card turned up to top the pile. Then 5 cards are dealt face down to the right of this second pile, and a 6th card turned up to top the pile of 5. The deal descends in this manner until all 28 cards are arranged in seven piles, with each pile topped by a single card turned up. Aces, as they become available, form the four foundation piles and are built up in suit. The tableau is built in the same manner as in Canfield solitaire; in Klondike, however, spaces in the tableau can only be filled with kings.