Algerian Solitaire drops you into a board challenge you can start in a couple of seconds. Think card — that is the shape of it. Everything runs client-side, so it starts fast even on a modest connection.
About Algerian Solitaire
Welcome to Algerian Solitaire, a different solitaire variation for the sturdiest and more resilient players. Some prophets claim that you must actually experience the isolation of the desert to be mentally focused and complete this game. Well, that’s just their opinion...
How to play Algerian Solitaire
The opening minute doubles as the tutorial. Load the game above and it fills the player in landscape. On desktop use the fullscreen button for the largest possible view; on a phone, turn the device sideways. If a round goes badly, restart — attempts are cheap and it is usually the fastest way to improve.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Pick up and place cards |
| Double click | Auto-move a card to the foundation |
On mobile: Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
Why it is worth playing
Algerian Solitaire is easy to start and harder to master, which is the balance the best browser games hit.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Landscape layout with fullscreen support
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Card gameplay — Card games, shuffled and dealt
- Added to our catalogue from a 2016 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Algerian Solitaire free to play?
Yes. Algerian Solitaire is completely free and runs in your browser. There is no purchase, no subscription and no account needed — open the page and play.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Algerian Solitaire is an HTML5 game that runs inside the page itself. There is nothing to install, no plugin and no launcher — it loads like any other web page.
Can I play Algerian Solitaire on my phone?
Yes. Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
What are the controls for Algerian Solitaire?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — pick up and place cards; Double click — auto-move a card to the foundation.
Can I play Algerian Solitaire fullscreen?
Yes. Use the fullscreen button in the top-right of the game player to expand it to the whole screen, and press Escape to come back out.
What kind of game is Algerian Solitaire?
Algerian Solitaire is a board game built around card. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
