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Solitaire, mahjong, chess and card games you can play free in a browser
Twenty free solitaire, mahjong, chess and card games that play in your browser, grouped by kind, with who made each one.
Some games are older than computers and still the ones people open first. A deck of cards, a
wall of tiles, a chessboard. These are the ones on SlowDen, grouped by what you are actually
sitting down to play.
We read every listing on SlowDen that mentions solitaire, mahjong, chess or cards,
and kept the twenty where that is the game. Poker games are left out on purpose.
Thirteen of the 20 came straight from the developers who made them.
Solitaire
One deck, no opponent, and the quiet pleasure of a board that finally comes out.
OnlineFreeSolitaire — Klondike — Klondike, the solitaire most people mean when they say solitaire. No account, no download. Made by Marin Kišić
Solitaire Crime Stories — Solitaire with a story: each board moves a criminal investigation forward. Playgama partner · by Rainbow Games (Andrey Mesheryakov)
wordtuck — Word solitaire: sort word cards by meaning across four columns and uncover the hidden ones. Has a guided tutorial. Made by wordtuck.com
Mahjong
Tile matching, from the classic turtle layout to connect-the-pairs.
Mahjong Classic — Mahjong solitaire whose level generator only makes layouts with a solution, so every random board is winnable. Playgama partner · by Igrunka Games
Mahjong Jade — Fifty levels on twelve layouts (Turtle, Pagoda, Dragon and more), plus a daily challenge. Made by Mahjong Jade
Playtsui Mahjong — Single-player mahjong with a deliberately relaxing atmosphere. Made by steffen909
Mahjong Lines — Mahjong connect: link matching pairs with a path of simple turns. Playgama partner · by Lunvo Studio
Mahjong Puzzle: Tile Match — Clear the board by linking identical tiles along rows and columns. Playgama partner · by Orange B
Chess
Against the computer, against a friend, or with a coach that explains what you just did.
Chessmate — Eight AI strengths, online play with a friend, 3,000 puzzles, and a coach that explains your moves. Made by PixelAgora
Crow Circuit Chess — Chess as a campaign: 100 levels across 10 circuits, with optional challenges and a practice academy. Made by ArcadeReboot Labs
Master Chess — Play the computer or a live opponent online; select a piece, then its square. Playgama partner · by CodeThisLab
Chess Online Playing — Three modes behind one Play button: online, against the computer, or a friend on the same device. Playgama partner · by MIKMOK
ShadowBot Chess — Chess against an AI at three difficulty levels, with undo and board flip. No sign-up. Made by ShadowBot Gaming
Chess Online Multiplayer — Online multiplayer chess with no registration. Playgama partner · by Smartberry
Classic card games
The ones you might know from a kitchen table, with computer opponents.
Spades — Spades, the trick-taking classic, against computer opponents. Made by dcoda
Crazy Eights — Clear your hand by matching suit or rank. Eights are wild and change the suit. Made by OCG Media
ONOMOGO! — A 90-second card run: pick one card from a small offer each turn and build your score. Made by onomogo
Build a deck and battle
Collect cards, build a deck, and fight with it.
Wilder TCG — Real animals as collectible cards, each with a field-guide page on habitat, diet and conservation. Made by Julian Lundberg
Lost Chapters — A collectible card game with real figures from American history: pick a Leader, build 40 cards, battle AI or players. Ages 13+. Made by Roberts Bros Games
Bionic Brawl Online — A robot autobattler where the parts you bolt on shape both your stats and your command deck. Made by Puzzlebrain Games
Where to start
If you want five quiet minutes, open Klondike or a mahjong board. If you want to get better at
something, Chessmate's coach explains your moves as you make them. If you want a whole evening,
the deck-builders are the deep end.