Quick answer
Klondike is the quickest way to start if you want the classic solitaire experience; Spider offers a tougher, strategic challenge; FreeCell rewards skill and nearly always has a solvable deal. Choose based on how much time and difficulty you want.
Recommended picks
Klondike — the traditional one-card or three-card draw game everyone calls "solitaire." Fast rounds, familiar rules, and great for casual play.
Spider — play with two decks; build sequences down in suit. Best if you want deeper strategy and longer games.
FreeCell — all cards visible from the start, emphasis on planning and moves. Excellent if you prefer skill over luck.
Pyramid — a fun puzzle variant where you remove pairs summing to 13. Quick and satisfying.
How to start now
If you want a quick game, pick Klondike (one-card draw). For a longer mental workout, try Spider or FreeCell. Open any browser or app that offers solitaire, select the variant, and hit "New Game" — you’ll be playing in seconds.
Klondike is the quickest way to start if you want the classic solitaire experience; Spider offers a tougher, strategic challenge; FreeCell rewards skill and nearly always has a solvable deal. Choose based on how much time and difficulty you want.
Recommended picks
Klondike — the traditional one-card or three-card draw game everyone calls "solitaire." Fast rounds, familiar rules, and great for casual play.
Spider — play with two decks; build sequences down in suit. Best if you want deeper strategy and longer games.
FreeCell — all cards visible from the start, emphasis on planning and moves. Excellent if you prefer skill over luck.
Pyramid — a fun puzzle variant where you remove pairs summing to 13. Quick and satisfying.
How to start now
If you want a quick game, pick Klondike (one-card draw). For a longer mental workout, try Spider or FreeCell. Open any browser or app that offers solitaire, select the variant, and hit "New Game" — you’ll be playing in seconds.