Welcome to our free solitaire collection. Solitaire, known as patience in much of the world, is the family of card games you play alone, and it has been a quiet favourite for more than two centuries. Play solitaire online here with no download, no account and no pressure. Klondike, the classic everyone knows, is a good place to begin, and the games above cover the rest of the family.
Choosing your solitaire game
Each game rewards a different kind of thinking, so it helps to know which one suits your mood.
Klondike: the classic
Seven columns, hidden cards and a stock you turn over one or three cards at a time. Luck plays a part, and that is part of the charm. It is the best place to begin, and a good companion for a quiet break.
Spider: the long game
Two decks, ten columns and eight runs to build from king to ace. With one suit it is relaxing, and with four suits it is a serious test of planning. Choose it when you have time to settle in.
FreeCell: pure strategy
Every card is face up from the start and nearly every deal can be won. If you lose, it is your decisions, not the shuffle, that decided it. A great pick when you want a puzzle that feels fair.
Features that make solitaire easier to enjoy
- Mouse, touch and keyboard controls, with double-click to play a card automatically.
- Undo, a hint button and an optional auto-move to the foundations.
- Winnable deals for Klondike and Spider, checked by a solver before you start.
- A Large mode with bigger cards and text, plus a darker colour scheme.
- Automatic saving, so a refresh or a closed tab never loses your game.
- Personal bests stored on your own device, with no sign-up needed.
How solitaire games share the same ideas
Most solitaire games ask you to move cards between piles until a goal is met. Foundations are piles built up in a single suit, tableau columns are built down in a pattern, and a stock supplies extra cards. Once you learn those three words, new variations are easy to pick up. Each game page has rules, strategy tips, a short history and answers to common questions.
If you fancy a change from cards, our sudoku puzzles use the same patient, step-by-step logic, and the sudoku hub has levels from easy to hard.
A little history
Patience games were being collected in books during the nineteenth century, and their popularity grew steadily with printed rule collections and, later, with computers. Today the best-known layouts are played by millions of people every day. They are an easy, friendly pastime that fits into a few minutes or a whole afternoon.
Common questions
Is solitaire online free?
Yes. Every game here is free, with nothing to download and no account to create.
Which solitaire game is best for beginners?
Klondike with draw 1 is the gentlest start. Spider with one suit is also a good first step.
Can I play solitaire on my phone or tablet?
Yes. Cards scale to fit your screen, and tapping works like clicking.
Will the site remember my game?
Yes. Your game is saved in your own browser after every move. Clearing site data removes it.
Is there a solitaire game with no luck?
FreeCell comes closest. All cards are visible from the start and nearly every deal can be won.