Nowadays, few know the game Solitaire as it was originally played: with paper playing cards. Most primarily know this card game as that popular computer game included in the Microsoft Windows operating system in the early 1990s - many players will remember the happy feeling as playing cards bounce around the screen when you win a game.

Actually, Solitaire is the collective name for several card games: Klondike Solitaire, Freecell, Spider Solitaire, and many more, but because Klondike Solitaire is the type most play, it is often just referred to as Solitaire, omitting the word Klondike. The first reference to this card game dates to the end of the eighteenth century. It is most likely European, but the specific region is unclear. Several variations of the game were played in France, Germany, and Eastern Europe.

The rules are simple, but the game itself is still challenging, so it can entertain you for hours.  The player shuffles 52 cards and moves them according to precise rules until all cards are neatly sorted into 4 stacks, from Ace to King and suit by suit. Can you sort everything in the correct order? Congrats! You win this round!

On www.play-solitaire.com, you can play Solitaire as long as you want - and completely free. Comfortably play not just from behind your computer or laptop but also on your tablet or smartphone. We recommend that beginners start with 1 card at a time; it is almost always possible to solve the game at this level. Advanced players craving a challenge can try the game with 3 cards at a time. But beware: this is a lot more difficult and impossible to solve half the time. Made a wrong move? It is always possible to undo one or more actions.

At play-solitaire.com you aren't required to create an account or leave personal data. However, we track statistics to show you how fast you play and how many rounds you win. The website also contains extensive rules and strategies for novice players.