About the Solitaire Game
Solitaire, also called Klondike, is the card game that has been sitting on computers for decades, and it is just as good for a child learning to plan ahead. You start with seven columns of cards on the table and a deck in the corner. The job is to move all 52 cards up to the four foundation piles at the top, one pile per suit, in order from the ace all the way up to the king. When every card is home, you win.
Down on the table you build the columns in the other direction. Cards go in order from high to low, and the colors alternate every single time, so a black six can only sit on a red seven, and a red five can only sit on a black six. Tap a card to lift it, then tap the column or foundation you want it on. When a column is completely empty, only a king may move into that space. If you run out of moves, tap the deck in the corner to flip over a fresh card, and when the deck is empty tap it once more to gather the pile and go through it again.
Simple tips to win more games
Turn over your face down cards as early as you can, because those hidden cards are where new moves come from. Try not to empty a column unless you have a king ready to move into it, since an open space with no king is wasted room. Move an ace or a two up to the foundations the moment you see it, but hold back your higher cards for a bit, as they are often more useful stacking on the table than sitting up top too soon. Double tap any card to send it straight home when it is ready. And there is no clock pressure here, so take your time and read the whole table before you commit.
Why Solitaire is good for kids
Solitaire is a quiet thinking game that rewards patience over speed. A child has to look several moves ahead, weigh two options against each other and accept that some deals are harder than others, which is real practice for planning and for handling a game that does not always go your way. It also sneaks in early number order and color sorting for younger players. Because it is a game for one, it is a calm choice for a quiet afternoon, a long car trip or a settle down moment in the classroom.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Solitaire?
The goal is to move all 52 cards onto the four foundation piles at the top, one for each suit, starting with the ace and building up to the king. On the table you build downward in alternating colors, so a red six goes on a black seven. Tap a card to pick it up, then tap where you want it to go. Tap the deck in the corner to turn over a new card when you are stuck.
What does a red card on a black card mean?
On the seven columns you stack cards in order going down, and the colors have to switch every time. Red then black then red, and each card one lower than the last. Only a king can move into a column that is completely empty.
Is this Solitaire game free?
Yes. Solitaire is free to play with no download and no sign-up, and it works on phones, tablets and computers. Tap New Game any time to shuffle a fresh deal.