Which solitaire should you play?
Reviewed · Every classic solitaire, and where to play it online
Pick by how much time you have and how much luck you want. Two minutes: TriPeaks or Golf. Ten minutes and a classic: Klondike. A puzzle with no luck: FreeCell. A long challenge: Spider four suits or Forty Thieves.
Picks are editorial, from the publisher of Solitaire Online (solitaire-online.com). They are not a measured ranking of every place to play these games.
By time
| Time | Try | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 minutes | TriPeaks, Golf, Pyramid | Single pass, fast decisions |
| 5 to 10 minutes | Klondike, FreeCell | The classic length |
| 15 minutes or more | Spider, Forty Thieves | Two decks, long planning |
By how much luck you want
Almost none: FreeCell and the open games, where every card is visible. Some: Klondike Draw 1, Yukon and Scorpion, where hidden cards matter but skill decides most games. A lot: Golf and Canfield, where the deal often decides the result however well you play.
By mood
To switch off, play one-suit Spider or Klondike Draw 1. To think hard, play FreeCell, Russian Solitaire or four-suit Spider. To chase a score, play TriPeaks, where streaks multiply points.
Questions & answers
What is the most relaxing solitaire?
One-suit Spider and Klondike Draw 1: forgiving rules and steady progress.
Which solitaire takes the most skill?
FreeCell and Russian Solitaire reward planning most directly.
Sources
- Solitaire Online: types of solitaire: The site's guide to solitaire families.
- Solitaire Online: win rates explained: Winnability versus player win rate, and the site's own rule choices.
- Pagat.com: patience and solitaire games: A long-running independent reference for card game rules.
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