Play Multiplayer Solitaire Online
Classic Klondike made competitive. Everyone gets the same shuffled deck - first to finish wins, or race the clock for the highest score. Play solo, against a bot, or against up to five friends.
Free to play. Sign in with Google and you are dealt in.
Four Ways to Play
Every mode uses the same rules. The only difference is who you are playing against and whether the clock is running.
Solo
Classic Klondike at your own pace. No clock, no opponent - just you and the deck.
Vs Bot
Start instantly against an AI opponent on the same deck. Pick easy, medium, or hard.
Head-to-Head
One-on-one against a real player. Same shuffle, same clock - first to finish wins.
Race
Two to six players, one deck, ten minutes. Finish first or post the highest score.
How Multiplayer Solitaire Works
Same Deck for Everyone
Every player in a match is dealt the exact same shuffle. No lucky deals - if the game is winnable for one player, it is winnable for all of them.
First to Finish Wins
Move all 52 cards to the foundations before anyone else and the match is yours. Multiplayer matches have a 10 minute limit so nobody is left waiting.
Score Breaks the Tie
If nobody finishes before time runs out, the highest score wins. Still tied? Fewest moves takes it. Efficiency matters.
Server-Validated
Every move is checked on the server, not just in your browser. Scores are trustworthy, and there is no way to cheat the deck.
Rules of Klondike Solitaire
If you have played Solitaire on a computer, you already know the rules. Here is the quick version.
Tableau
Seven columns with 1 to 7 cards each; only the top card starts face up. Build downward in alternating colors (red 7 on black 8). Only a King can move into an empty column.
Foundation
Four piles, one per suit, built upward from Ace to King. Get all 52 cards here and you have won.
Stock and Waste
The 24 leftover cards form the stock. Flip cards from the stock to the waste and play the top waste card to the tableau or foundation. When the stock runs out, the waste is turned back over.
Draw 1 vs Draw 3
Draw 1 flips a single card, so every stock card is reachable. Draw 3 flips three at a time and only the top one is playable - harder, and the classic way to play.
Scoring
Standard Klondike scoring, plus a time bonus that rewards finishing fast.
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Waste to tableau | +5 |
| Waste to foundation | +10 |
| Tableau to foundation | +10 |
| Reveal a face-down card | +5 |
| Foundation back to tableau | -15 |
| Time bonus on completion | 700,000 ÷ seconds |
Strategy Tips
Flip face-down cards first
Every reveal is worth 5 points and unlocks options. Prioritize moves that turn over hidden cards, especially in the tallest tableau columns.
Do not rush cards to the foundation
A low card on the foundation can be needed in the tableau later. Moving it back costs 15 points. Keep 2s and 3s available until you are sure.
Empty a column, then be picky
An empty tableau column is only useful for a King. Do not fill it with the first King you see - choose the one that unlocks the most face-down cards.
Cycle the stock before committing
In Draw 3, take one pass through the stock to learn where key cards sit. A single early move can change which cards surface on later passes.
Speed is worth points
The completion bonus is 700,000 divided by your time in seconds. Finishing in 100 seconds is worth 7,000 points - far more than any single move.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does multiplayer Solitaire work?+
Every player in a match receives the same shuffled deck and plays their own Klondike game at the same time. The first player to move all 52 cards to the foundations wins. If nobody finishes within the 10 minute limit, the highest score wins, with fewest moves as the tiebreaker.
Is it free to play?+
Yes. Multiplayer Solitaire at Card Games Cafe is completely free. You only need a Google account to sign in so we can match you with other players and keep your stats.
Can I play Solitaire by myself?+
Absolutely. Solo mode is classic Klondike with no clock and no opponent. You can also play against a bot in easy, medium, or hard difficulty if you want a challenge without waiting for another person.
What is the difference between Draw 1 and Draw 3?+
In Draw 1, you flip one card from the stock at a time, so every card in the stock is reachable. In Draw 3, you flip three at a time and can only play the top one, which makes planning your passes through the stock much more important.
How many players can join a Race?+
Race mode supports two to six players on the same deck. Head-to-Head is strictly one-on-one. Both modes share the 10 minute time limit and the same scoring rules.
Can I play with friends?+
Yes. Choose Private Room to get a six-character room code, then share it. Friends enter the code on this page to join your table.