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<game>
  <title>Classic Klondike Solitaire</title>
  <slug>classic-klondike-solitaire</slug>
  <short-desc>Experience the timeless card game of Klondike Solitaire. A clean, modern version with responsive design, scoring, and intuitive drag-and-drop controls.</short-desc>
  <categories>
    <category>Card &amp; Board</category>
    <category>Strategy</category>
    <category>Classic</category>
  </categories>
  <keywords>solitaire, klondike, card game, classic solitaire, free solitaire, browser game, html5 game, klondike solitaire, patience game, card puzzle</keywords>
  <content>
# About Classic Klondike Solitaire

This is a beautifully crafted, digital version of the world's most popular single-player card game, Klondike Solitaire. Built with modern HTML5, this game offers a clean, distraction-free interface that focuses on the classic gameplay you know and love. The objective is simple yet challenging: clear the tableau by sorting all 52 cards into their respective suit foundations.

The game features a responsive design that automatically adapts to your screen, providing a perfect playing experience on desktops, tablets, and mobile phones. It includes a scoring system to track your performance, rewarding smart moves like uncovering tableau cards and clearing cards to the foundation. With a "New Game" button always available, you can jump into a fresh challenge anytime.

## How to Play

**Objective:** The goal is to move all 52 cards to the four foundation piles at the top right. Each foundation must be built up by a single suit, in ascending order from Ace to King.

**Game Area:**
- **Tableau:** The seven piles of cards in the main area. You can build these piles down in descending order (King, Queen, Jack, etc.) and with alternating colors (red on black, black on red).
- **Stock Pile:** The face-down deck at the top left. Click this to draw one card at a time into the Waste Pile.
- **Waste Pile:** The face-up pile next to the Stock. The top card is available to be played onto the tableau or foundations.
- **Foundations:** The four empty slots at the top right. Start each foundation with an Ace and build up to the King for each suit.

**Gameplay:**
1.  Move cards between tableau columns to uncover face-down cards. You can move a single card or a sequence of correctly ordered face-up cards.
2.  An empty tableau column can only be filled with a King.
3.  Move cards from the tableau or the waste pile to the foundation piles whenever possible.
4.  If you're out of moves, click the stock pile to draw a new card.
5.  The game is won when all four foundations are completed from Ace to King.

## Features

- **Classic Klondike Rules:** The traditional Draw-1 gameplay for a pure Solitaire experience.
- **Responsive Design:** Enjoy a seamless game on any device, from a large desktop monitor to your mobile phone.
- **Scoring System:** Earn points for moving cards to the foundation (+10), turning over a tableau card (+5), and other strategic moves.
- **Intuitive Controls:** Simple drag-and-drop, click, and double-click functionality makes playing smooth and easy.
- **Win Animation:** A satisfying "You Win!" message appears upon successful completion of a game.

## Controls

- **Click:** Click the Stock Pile to draw a card to the Waste Pile.
- **Double-Click:** Double-click an eligible card to automatically send it to the correct Foundation pile.
- **Drag &amp; Drop:** Click and hold a card or a valid sequence of cards to drag them to a new location on the Tableau or to a Foundation.
- **Touch Controls:** The game fully supports touch screens for tapping, double-tapping, and dragging on mobile devices.

## Tips & Strategies

- **Reveal Face-Down Cards:** Your first priority should always be to make moves that reveal face-down cards in the tableau. This opens up more options.
- **Create Empty Spaces:** Try to empty a tableau column quickly. An empty space is very powerful as it allows you to place any King, which can help unlock other cards.
- **Think Before Moving to Foundation:** Be cautious about moving cards to the foundation too early. A low-ranked card (like a 3 or 4) might be needed on the tableau to help move other cards around.
  </content>
  <faq>
    <question>How do I save my progress in the game?</question>
    <answer>Your progress is automatically saved as you play.</answer>
    <question>Can I play this game on mobile devices?</question>
    <answer>Yes, this game is fully compatible with mobile browsers.</answer>
    <question>Is this game free to play?</question>
    <answer>Yes, the game is completely free to play in your browser.</answer>
  </faq>
  <specifications>
    <multiplayer>false</multiplayer>
  </specifications>
</game>

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