Solitaire Games

Solitaire (or Patience, as it is known in Britain) refers to a vast collection of card games that are usually designed for only one player. Solitaire games typically involve dealing shuffled cards onto a table into a predetermined layout, and then attempting to move these cards back into a particular order according to a set of rules.

Winning a game of solitaire can take varying amounts of skill and luck, depending on the difficulty of a particular game variation. Due to the complexity of some of the layouts and the large requirements for desk space, solitaire games are often best played on a computer. The captivating nature of computer solitaire games makes them ideal for filling in pockets of dull or otherwise wasted time (such as between 9 and 5 o'clock weekdays!).

There are literally hundreds and hundred of different variations of solitaire games in existence - in fact, here we have information on 829 variations alone on this site!

Q. With so many different solitaire variations available, how do I know even where to start looking?

A. We have divided all the different solitaire variations into 17 categories of solitaire games that have similar rules. Alternatively, you can refer to our guide to choosing the best game to suit you in the following section.

What is the best Solitaire Game for me?

We have information about 16 solitaire games that you can download and play for free. We have reviewed all of them and compiled a list of recommendations to help you determine which games are best for you at a glance.

If you...

...want all the most popular games in one collection,
download and play Super Gamehouse Solitaire.
...want the best graphics and sound,
download and play Top Ten Solitaire.
...want the largest number of different solitaire variations in one game,
download and play Pretty Good Solitaire.
...want original variations of solitaire that you wont find anywhere else,
download and play BVS Solitaire Collection.
...want quick thinking, fast paced action for extra challenge,
download and play Action Solitaire.
...want ultra realistic 3D graphics and stereo sound never before seen in a card game,
download and play Freecell 3D.

Alternatively, you can search for games by category according to the solitaire variations that they feature.

Categories of Solitaire Games

We have divided 829 individual solitaire variations into 17 categories as follows:

Solitaire variations similar to those that come with Windows:

Klondike Solitaire
Variations on the most popular classic solitaire and patience games.
FreeCell Solitaire
Popular cell-based solitaire games with puzzle like gameplay.
Spider Solitaire
Several variations on standard spider solitaire, including Scorpion solitaire.

Other popular solitaire variations:

Addition Solitaire
Solitaire games that feature addition rules, including Pyramid solitaire.
Canfield Solitaire
Canfield solitaire games, including popular variations such as Demon Solitaire.
Fan Solitaire
Solitaire games based around many small hands of cards called fans.
Forty Thieves Solitaire
Lots of variations on this traditional nineteenth century solitaire game.
Tripeaks Solitaire
Extremely easy to learn yet strangely compelling to play.
Yukon Solitaire
Similar to Klondike Solitaire but requiring more skill than luck to win.
Simple Solitaire
Solitaire games that don't fit any other category, including Golf and Accordion.

More advanced solitaire variations:

Castle Solitaire
Beleaguered Castle and other similar solitaire variations.
2 Deck Solitaire
Larger solitaire games that require two decks of cards to play.
3 or 4 Deck Solitaire
Super sized games that play with three or four decks.
Open Game Solitaire
Solitaire variants where all cards are visible at the start of the game.
Small Table Solitaire
Solitaire games that feature a small table layout.
Terrace Solitaire
Variations on the classic Queen of Italy solitaire game.
Original Rules Solitaire
Unique variations of solitaire that you wont find anywhere else.

Download Solitaire Card Games For Free

Here is a list of solitaire card games that you can download and play for free.

Pretty Good Solitaire

A huge collection of 610 classic and original solitare card games.
Highly recommended!