The answers below cover how the games work and how the deals are chosen. If you need the rules instead, see how to play Solitaire, Spider or FreeCell.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the table colour or card colours?
Yes. Open Settings under the game and pick a table colour, or switch on four-colour suits so that clubs and diamonds are easier to tell apart from spades and hearts.
Is there a daily challenge?
Yes. The daily challenge page serves the same verified deal to everyone on the same calendar date, in Draw 1 or Draw 3.
How do I move several cards at once?
Drag the top card of the run and the cards on it come with it, or tap the first card of the run and the game sends the whole run to its best place.
Do I need to create an account?
No. The games work without an account. Your progress and statistics are stored in your own browser.
Does it work on phones and tablets?
Yes. The table resizes to the screen and you can tap a card to move it or drag it with your finger.
What does verified winnable mean?
A solver found a complete winning line for that deal and the line was replayed through the game rules. It means a win exists, not that it is easy to find.
Are Spider deals winnable too?
The deals in the library for each Spider mode were checked in the same way. The winnable Solitaire page lists how many deals each library contains and explains the limits of the check.
What is the difference between Klondike and Solitaire?
Klondike is the specific game most people mean by Solitaire. Solitaire is the general name for card games played by one person, including Spider and FreeCell.
What is Patience?
Patience is the British name for Solitaire card games.
How do I get a hint?
Press the Hint button or the H key. The game highlights a legal move that is likely to help.
Where are my stats stored?
Only in your browser, using local storage. We never see them, and clearing your site data resets them.