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+Building
+--------
+
+Simply type make on a UNIX system with a working CURSES library. The termcap
+library may need adding on some systems.
+
+Playing
+-------
+
+On starting you'll get a menu with a choice of Klondike games or to quit.
+
+On starting a game of Klondike, the following applies
+
+ * Use the cursor keys to move the cursor around.
+
+ * Press RETURN to select a bunch of cards to move. Press RETURN again
+ when you are where you want to move the cards.
+
+ * Use space to draw the next set of cards.
+
+ * Use 'S' to move a card from the drawn cards to the current column.
+
+ * Use 'P' to put the current card on the suits piles. If invalid it
+ will attempt to move the card from the drawn pile.
+
+ * Press '1', '2', '3' or '4' to move the top card from the hearts,
+ diamonds, spades or clubs suit pile respectively back onto the board.
+
+ * Press 'Q' to quit.
+
+The '?' key can be used to get help at anytime.