Double-clicking any face-up card will automatically move it if there is a playable destination. For example, double-clicking an ace will send the card to an open foundation pile.
Alternatively, you can single-click any face-up card to highlight it, and then single-click on a playable destination to place the card (or stack of cards). This can be effective to for moving partial stacks of cards within a tableau pile or for a slower, more deliberate style of play. The stock pile only requires a single click to expose a new card.
There is no undo button in Tennis Solitaire.
The timer will be off by default. It is easily enabled if you want to time your games.
The deal mode toggle allows you to select between randomly dealt cards and hands which are always technically winnable if played correctly. Beginners may want to start with winnable deals, and move up to random.
You can recycle the stock pile as many times as you like in Classic Mode.
Tennis mode is described below. It adds an additional tennis match scoring layer along with an optional serve clock for time pressure. Cards are always dealt randomly in Tennis Mode.
If you are new to Solitaire, click below to step through our easy interactive guide for first-time players.
Tennis Solitaire combines the gameplay mechanics of classic Klondike Solitaire with a tennis-based scoring system and serve-clock to make the game more engaging. Here's how it works:
Card layout is the same as Klondike Solitaire. There are seven tableau piles where you build your stacks of cards, four foundation piles where you get your cards "out" starting with the aces, one stock pile to draw cards from, and one waste pile for cards you can't immediately play from the stock pile draw.
Scoring is based on a three-set tennis match format, where you are trying to win six games to win sets, and win at least two sets to win a match.
For every card you get "out" by placing it into a foundation pile, you will score points according to tennis scoring rules. For example, the first card out gives you 15 points, the second card 30 points, and so on.
You win a "game" for every fourth card you place in a foundation pile.
You win a "set" by winning six games. It is important to note that you are limited to three turns through the stock pile per "set." If you have not won six "games" after three turns through the stock pile, you have lost that "set."
Best of three "sets" wins the "match."
The serve clock will automatically begin when you play your first card. You have 15 seconds to contemplate your move before the serve clock expires. Once you play your card the serve clock will reset for the next point. If the serve clock expires before you play a card or take one from the stock pile, a point will be deducted from your score.
You can disable the serve clock if you prefer, but we recommend leaving it on for the best gameplay experience.
You score points playing Tennis Solitaire in any game mode, with or without the timer or serve clock enabled. The scorcing system is explained below. You can save your scores to the leaderboard by signing in using Google or a one-time email link.
Foundation Cards - Points for each card you move to the foundation piles:
Tableau Reveals - Points for uncovering face-down cards:
Stock Pile Penalties - Points lost when cycling through the stock:
Win Bonuses:
Speed Bonus (20%):
When playing with a timer enabled (Classic Random) or serve clock (Tennis), you earn a 20% bonus on all points scored within the first 3 minutes.
One Leaderboard
All game modes share a single leaderboard. Tennis matches typically score higher (15,000-20,000 points) because you play multiple sets, while Classic games score 5,000-7,500 points for a single win. Choose your favorite mode and compete!
Incomplete Games
If you use the "Save Score" button before finishing, you keep all points earned so far, but you won't receive win bonuses.
Typical winning scores: Classic Random win ~6,000 pts | Classic Winnable win ~280 pts | Tennis Match win ~15,000+ pts