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6 card games to play by yourself
From a quick round of Golf Solitaire to a thoughtful FreeCell deal, find a solo game for your next break.
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How to play Spit: the race across the table
Set up the five piles, keep cards moving, and understand why clearing your row is only part of the game.
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How to play Speed with two players
A five-card hand, two shared piles, and no waiting for your turn. Learn a clear ruleset before the race begins.
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How to play Oh Hell: bid the tricks you can take
Learn the deal, trump, the dealer’s bidding restriction, and scoring—with a worked four-player example.
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Kings in the Corner: setup, moves, and winning
Build down in alternating colors, make room by moving whole piles, and put those Kings to work.
Getting started
Skat for beginners: understand your first hand
Separate card points from bidding value, learn the three contracts, and see why the Jacks matter.
Strategy
FreeCell strategy: make room before you make a move
Use free cells with a plan, count your moving space, and avoid building a sequence you cannot move.
Getting started
Solitaire Turn 1 vs. Turn 3: what changes?
The same seven columns, a different draw. Understand waste-pile access and choose your next game.