Klondike
The best-known solitaire. Cards are built from king to ace in alternating colors, and four foundations are completed by suit.
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Layout catalog
Types of Solitaire and Popular Layouts
Countless solitaire games have been invented, but online players stick to a handful of proven layouts. This site features the four most popular — Klondike, Spider, FreeCell and Pyramid. Below we break down how they differ and which solitaire to pick for your mood.
Available games
Four Popular Solitaire Games
All of them open right in your browser — no sign-up, no download — and play just as well on a phone as on a desktop.
Spider
Spider with one suit: 104 cards and ten tableau columns. Completed king-to-ace sequences clear off the board automatically.
Play SpiderFreeCell
An open board and four free cells. Almost any deal can be solved — skill wins here, not luck.
Play FreeCellPyramid
A short solitaire: remove pairs of cards that add up to 13. Perfect for a spare couple of minutes.
Play Pyramid
How they are grouped
Classic, Easy and Fast Solitaire Games
It helps to group the layouts by what you want from them — familiar classics, a gentle introduction, or a quick round.
Classic
The most recognizable layouts, played for decades. First and foremost these are Klondike and Spider — the benchmarks of the genre that most players start with.
Easy and logical
If you want an unhurried, thoughtful game, try FreeCell: the whole board is face up, and almost any deal can be won with careful moves.
Fast
For short sessions of a couple of minutes, Pyramid is the best fit: a simple "pairs to 13" rule and a pleasant rhythm, especially on a phone.
Which Solitaire Is Most Popular?
The most popular layout is Klondike: practically everyone knows it, and the rules come back in a minute. Spider comes second in recognition, while FreeCell and Pyramid are chosen a bit less often — though each has a devoted following.
If you care about fun rather than popularity, the choice comes down to how much time you have and whether you feel like thinking through your moves. A detailed comparison and help choosing live on the Play Solitaire page, and each game's rules are covered in the rules section and the guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many types of solitaire are there?
Hundreds of layouts are known, but only a few are truly popular online. This site features the four most in demand: Klondike, Spider, FreeCell and Pyramid.
Which solitaire is the easiest?
Klondike is the easiest to get into — familiar rules and a comfortable pace. By share of solvable deals, FreeCell leads: there is almost always a path to victory.
What sets classic solitaire games apart from the rest?
Classic usually means the oldest and most recognizable layouts — Klondike and Spider. The other variants tend to have either simpler rules or shorter rounds.
Which solitaire is best on a phone?
For quick rounds on a phone, Pyramid and Klondike are the most comfortable. All the games are built for touch screens, with cards you drag with a finger.