Rules, controls, and tips

How To Play Solitaire

Play Solitaire online in your browser, draw one card, move tableau runs by tap or drag, use hints when a line opens up, and finish with a scored win recap.

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Quick start steps

Use these steps before your first run.

  1. Learn the controls

    Tap Draw or the stock to reveal one card into the waste, then recycle the waste when the stock is empty.

  2. Step 2

    Drag cards or tap a source and a valid target to build tableau columns downward in alternating colors.

  3. Track your result

    Hints mark one legal source and destination, while undo backs up the last move when a run closes the table.

  4. Track your result

    Foundation and tableau moves build score streaks, and only kings can move into empty tableau columns.

  5. Track your result

    The win recap shows score, time, moves, and best streak; wins and best times save on this device.

Game goal

What to focus on while playing.

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First-run tips

Small habits that help quickly.

  • Tap Draw or the stock to reveal one card into the waste, then recycle the waste when the stock is empty.
  • Drag cards or tap a source and a valid target to build tableau columns downward in alternating colors.
  • Hints mark one legal source and destination, while undo backs up the last move when a run closes the table.
  • Foundation and tableau moves build score streaks, and only kings can move into empty tableau columns.
  • The win recap shows score, time, moves, and best streak; wins and best times save on this device.

Questions

Before you start playing.

How do I play Solitaire on Poket52?

Open Solitaire, press Play, and follow the controls shown on the browser game panel. The how-to steps on this page cover the main objective, controls, and retry flow.

Do I need to download Solitaire?

No. Solitaire runs in the browser on Poket52, so you can play without downloading an app or creating an account.

What should I learn first in Solitaire?

Start with the basic controls, then focus on the game objective and one repeatable improvement habit, such as protecting space, checking moves, or using restart after a short practice round.