Multiplayer Solitaire
Race a friend head-to-head: you both get the identical deal on your own devices, with live progress bars. First to finish wins - If you both get stuck, the higher card count takes it.
Create a room
Join a room
Got a link from a friend? Just open it - The link is the invite.
How multiplayer solitaire works
1. Create & share
Pick a game, create a room, and send the link (or the 6-letter code) to your opponent. No account needed.
2. Ready up
When you're both in the room, hit Ready. The server deals the identical shuffle to both of you at the same moment.
3. Race
Play your own board while your opponent's progress bar ticks up in real time. First to finish the deal wins; give up and your opponent takes it.
4. Rematch
One click deals a fresh shuffle to both players in the same room. Best of five is the house tradition.
Solo play vs. multiplayer
Same cards, same rules - the only thing that changes is who you're up against.
| Solo game | Multiplayer race | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | Just you | You vs. a friend, live |
| The deal | Random each game | Identical for both players |
| How you win | Clear the board | Finish first, or bank the most cards |
| Best for | Relaxing, practising | Bragging rights and a rematch |
Why race a friend?
Solitaire has been a solitary game for two centuries - one player, one deck, one quiet puzzle. Multiplayer solitaire flips that on its head without changing the game you love. You still play your own board, make your own decisions and use every trick you know, but now there's a person on the other side doing exactly the same thing on the same cards. The result is all the calm focus of classic Klondike or FreeCell, plus the pulse of a genuine race. It's the one feature the big solitaire sites still don't offer.
Same deal, decided by skill
Every match is built on a single shared seed, so both players face the exact same shuffle. No one gets an easier hand. That means a win is never luck - it's who reads the tableau faster, plans further ahead, and wastes fewer moves. If neither player can finish, the higher card count wins, so smart, aggressive play always pays. It pairs naturally with our daily challenge (one shared deal for the whole world each day) and the leaderboard, where your fastest solo wins are ranked.
Which games can you play head-to-head?
Live racing is available for six favourites: Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, TriPeaks, Pyramid and Golf. Pick one when you create your room; your opponent gets the matching deal automatically.
Multiplayer solitaire FAQ
Can you play solitaire with friends?
Yes. Solitaire is traditionally single-player, but Solitaire.now adds a real-time head-to-head mode: you and a friend get the identical shuffled deal on your own devices and race to finish first. Create a room, share the link or 6-letter code, and play.
How does multiplayer solitaire work?
When both players are in the room and ready, the server deals the exact same seeded shuffle to each of you at the same moment. You each play your own board while a live progress bar shows how many cards your opponent has banked. The first to complete the deal wins; if you both stall, the higher card count takes it.
Is multiplayer solitaire free?
Completely. There is no download, no signup, and no payment - just open the room link in any modern browser on desktop or mobile and play.
Which solitaire games can I play against a friend?
Head-to-head racing is available for Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, TriPeaks, Pyramid and Golf. Because both players get the same seeded deal, every race is fair - you win on skill and speed, not luck of the shuffle.
Do I need an account to play multiplayer?
No. Anyone with the room link can join as a guest and enter a display name. Signing in is optional and simply keeps your record and stats across devices.
What happens if my opponent disconnects?
If a player leaves or loses connection mid-race, the remaining player wins. You can also start a rematch with one click, which deals a fresh identical shuffle to both players in the same room.