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Pocket Solitaire is a browser-based board game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. Think parkour & running, puzzle and music & rhythm — that is the shape of it. Everything runs client-side, so it starts fast even on a modest connection.

About Pocket Solitaire

Pocket Solitaire is a classic and addictive online card game that challenges your problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. With simple rules and intuitive gameplay, you can enjoy hours of fun, anytime and anywhere. In this single-player game, your goal is to move all the cards from the tableau to the foundation piles, according to suit and in ascending order. Can you beat the clock and solve the puzzle before running out of moves?

How to play Pocket Solitaire

There is very little to learn before your first run. 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. Restarting is instant, so there is no cost to experimenting.

Controls

InputAction
Arrow keys / WASDRun and change lane
SpacebarJump
ShiftSlide

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

What keeps Pocket Solitaire worth returning to is how quickly a single round resolves. It respects your time — you are never more than a click from another attempt.

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.
  • Parkour & Running gameplay — Keep moving and never look down
  • Puzzle gameplay — Slow down and solve it
  • Music & Rhythm gameplay — Stay on the beat
  • Added to our catalogue from a 2023 release

Frequently asked questions

Is Pocket Solitaire free to play?

Yes. Pocket 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. Pocket 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 Pocket 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 Pocket Solitaire?

Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Arrow keys / WASD — run and change lane; Spacebar — jump; Shift — slide.

Can I play Pocket 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 Pocket Solitaire?

Pocket Solitaire is a board game built around parkour & running, puzzle and music & rhythm. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.

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