MirthTable← Klondike

Klondike beginner guide

Klondike Mistakes That Block a Solvable Deal

A solvable opening can still become a dead end. Strong play preserves access to hidden cards and useful landing places instead of making every available move.

01

Moving low cards home too early

A foundation move can remove a needed tableau landing place. Send a low card home when it reveals a card or keeps both colours available.

  • Prioritize hidden cards
  • Keep useful ranks in both colours
  • Use foundation rollback deliberately
02

Filling an empty column without a plan

Only a King or King-led run can enter an empty column. Save that scarce space for a route that exposes a deep hidden card.

  • Know which King needs the space
  • Prefer the column with more hidden cards
  • Avoid moving a King only because you can
03

Ignoring stock order

In draw-one play, remember which waste cards appear on the next pass. A tableau move can change which stock card you need first.

  • Review the waste before recycling
  • Avoid burying a needed card
  • Plan two stock cards ahead