"Emma's afternoon hit a wall at exactly 3:17 PM. Her inbox chimed again, another urgent task from her manager. Minimized the spreadsheet and opened Solitaire on game123.com. The familiar green-felt background blinked to life. She took a slow sip of her iced latte from Dunkin'. The first shuffle felt like a deep breath. One by one, she moved cards to the foundation, each small stack a tiny win. Outside the window, a freight train rumbled past, and she almost missed it, lost in the shuffle of aces and kings. Her coworker, Max, dropped by with a question about quarterly targets. Emma smiled politely, trying to cover his screen, handed off the task, and then slipped back to her game. She tapped the screen faster now, racing to clear the deck before her fifteen-minute break ended. Her heart gave a little skip when the last card flipped into place. A perfect sweep. She leaned back, chest light as if she'd conquered something bigger than a simple deal. Back at her desk, she reopened that spreadsheet. The numbers looked friendlier now."

This story comes from one of our players on game123.com (we've tweaked names and a few details to keep her privacy, but the feeling is all theirs). As she says, "Sometimes, all it takes is a quiet moment and a deck of cards to turn the tide of a long workday." Just like Emma, you can step away from the buzz and dive into that calming world of solitaire cards. Head over to game123.com to deal with your first hand and see how a simple deck of cards can brighten any day.

Solitaire is a fun card game where you sort all 52 cards into four piles, one for each suit, from Ace up to King. Every time you clear a card, it feels like a small victory, just like Emma felt when she finished her break. If you're a newbie, it's okay. We explained everything you must know as simply as possible. Keep reading to learn the rules.

Controls

• Click the stock pile (top left) to flip a new card.
• Click or drag cards to move them between piles.
• Double-click a card to send it to its foundation pile if it fits.

Rules

• Make four foundations, one per suit (ââ¦ââ ), stacking Aces first, then 2, 3, and so on up to King.
• On the tableau (the seven columns in the center), build downward in numbers and alternate colors (red on black, black on red).
• Only a King (or a stack starting with a King) can go into an empty column slot.
• Use the stock (face-down deck) to draw new cards when you can't move on the tableau.
• Win by moving every card into the four foundation piles.

How to Play Solitaire

• Look at the cards you can see on the table and in the flipped pile.
• Move cards by clicking or dragging: you can only put a red card on a black card or a black on a red, and the numbers must go down by one (for example, put a red 5 on a black 6).
• If you uncover an Ace, it 'll be automatically moved to one of the four empty spots at the top.
• When you flip a card from the face-down deck, look if it fits on the table or on the foundations. If it fits, click or drag it there.
• If you clear a whole column, only a King (or a King-led stack) can go into that empty spot.
• Keep doing this: flip cards, move cards, and sort them into the top piles.
• You win when all cards end up in the four piles, from Ace up to King. If you get stuck, click on the undo button to try a new approach or click on the new game to start fresh.

Make a Wish

Have you ever heard that each round of Solitaire is a small test of fate? Before you start the game, think of one simple wish. Anything from "I hope I ace tomorrow's presentation" to "I wish for a sunny weekend." Then play as you normally would. If you clear the deck, legend says your wish is on its way to coming true. If you get stuck and can't finish, well⦠maybe it's a gentle nudge to try again later. Give it a go and see what the cards decide. You can even play Loves Me Loves Me Not with your solitaire outcome. It's up to your creativity to make the game even more exciting. And hey, please let us know Solitaire knew your fate in the comments below!

In case you enjoy this card-sorting game but need a fresh twist, try Klondike Solitaire on game123.com a free browser game that uses the same green felt backdrop, familiar rules, and one-deck shuffle to deliver endless relaxing fun.

What is Solitaire?

Solitaire is a one player card game. You start with a shuffled deck and move cards between piles following simple rules. Your goal is to build four piles from Ace up to King.

How do I play Solitaire on game123.com?

Click âNew Gameâ to shuffle and lay out seven tableau piles. Drag a face-up card (or a group in sequence) onto another tableau pile if it alternates color and steps down in rank (for example, red 6 on black 7). Click Aces to move them to the top (or use auto collect), then add 2, 3, 4 up to King in each suit. Click the stock pile to reveal new cards one by one. Keep going until all cards are in the foundation piles or no more moves are possible.

How do I win at Solitaire?

You win by moving every card into the four foundation piles (one per suit), each stacked from Ace through King. A game ends when no cards remain on the tableau, stock, or waste.

Is Solitaire a game of skill or luck?

Solitaire combines both.It takes skills as deciding which moves to make, when to draw from the stock, and how to uncover hidden cards. But it also takes some luck as the initial shuffle affects how many cards are accessible early on. If one of your aces are stuck deep in the tableu, it's hard to win such a round. But you can improve solitaire skills to overcome tough shuffles.

How Can I win more often in Solitaire ?

First try to find the aces and twos. Then move cards that uncover face-down cards first. Try not to empty a pile if you don't have a King ready to place. Use the undo button and try different moves and backtrack if you get stuck.

What does Draw 1 and Draw 3 mean?

• Draw 1: Clicking the stock deals one card to the waste at a time.
• Draw 3: Clicking the stock deals three cards at once in a small stack. Only the top card is playable until you draw again.

Draw 1 is easier; Draw 3 is more challenging. The Solitaire version on this page uses Draw 1 approach, so you can clear cards easier.

Can I undo a move?

Yes. Click the Undo button at any time to reverse your last move. Click on redo move it again.

Is Solitaire free to play?

Yes, Solitaire on game123.com is 100 % free. And game123.com doesn't ask for sign-ups or downloads. Just load the page and click âNew Game.â

Do I need an internet connection?

You need an internet connection to pay the Solitaire Online game.

Can I play Solitaire on my phone or tablet?

Yes, our Solitaire game is responsive to both desktop and mobile. Use touch or mouse controls exactly the same way.

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