Classic games

The games everyone knows, built to load fast and play well on a phone. Deal Klondike Solitaire in Draw 1 or Draw 3, work through Sudoku from Easy to Expert, clear a Minesweeper board, match tiles in Mahjong Solitaire, slide your way to 2048 or grow the longest Snake. Solitaire, Sudoku, Minesweeper and Mahjong also have a daily deal that is the same for everyone, so you can compare times with friends.

Where to start: For a minute or two, try Snake or Minesweeper on Beginner. For a longer, quieter game, Solitaire, Sudoku and Mahjong Solitaire usually take 5 to 20 minutes, and 2048 lasts as long as you can keep the board open.

Classic games: questions and answers

Do these games use the classic rules?

Yes. Solitaire uses standard Klondike rules with Draw 1 or Draw 3, Sudoku is the standard 9×9 puzzle with one solution, Minesweeper uses the familiar Beginner, Intermediate and Expert boards, and 2048 follows the original rules. Mahjong Solitaire uses a compact 84-tile layout so it fits a phone screen.

Can I play the classic games on a phone?

Yes. Cards can be tapped or dragged, Minesweeper has long-press and Flag mode, and Snake and 2048 work with swipes.

Which classic games have a daily challenge?

Solitaire, Sudoku, Minesweeper and Mahjong Solitaire each have a daily deal or board that is the same for every player.

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