What is a good solitaire time?

There's no single 'good' time across all of solitaire, but there are realistic targets, and the leaderboard shows exactly what the best players achieve.

Quick answer: For Klondike, finishing under two minutes is a solid time, and strong players routinely come in around a minute or less. Every game has its own pace, so the best benchmark is the leaderboard for that variant. Fast times come from clean, confident play with little hesitation.

Realistic targets

For Klondike, breaking two minutes is a genuinely good result, and top players finish winnable deals in around a minute. Faster matching games like TriPeaks reward times under a minute, while two-deck games naturally run longer. The point isn't a universal number, it's steady improvement against your own best.

How times are ranked

The leaderboard ranks completed games by finish time, with ties broken toward fewer moves, so it rewards both speed and efficiency. Comparing your time there is the clearest way to see where you stand for a given game. The daily challenge takes it further, ranking everyone on the exact same deal.

Getting faster

Fast times come from clean solves, not frantic clicking. Hesitating, undoing and re-planning all cost seconds. Plan a sequence before you touch a card, and let the tap-to-move and double-tap shortcuts do the busywork. Our improvement guide covers the habits that trim your time.

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Related questions

How long does a game of solitaire take?

It depends on the game. Quick matching games like TriPeaks and Golf finish in a minute or two, a typical Klondike or FreeCell game runs 3 to 10 minutes, and larger two-deck games like Spider or Forty Thieves can take 10 to 20 minutes. Experienced players go much faster.

How do you get better at solitaire?

Improve by uncovering hidden cards as early as possible, planning several moves ahead before committing, and not rushing cards to the foundations. Use undo to study why a deal was lost, and practice full-information games like FreeCell where every loss teaches a clear lesson.

How is solitaire scored?

It depends on the mode. Standard scoring rewards cards moved to the foundations plus a speed bonus, so faster, tidier solves score higher. Vegas scoring is a cash game: you "buy" the deck for $52 and earn $5 per card banked, so your score can go negative. Leaderboards rank by finish time.