One Handed Solitaire is a clever reimagining of the classic card game, specifically designed for people on the go. If you've ever tried to play Klondike on a crowded bus, you know the struggle. This game solves that by focusing on a layout and mechanic that truly only requires one thumb.
The logic is slightly different from standard Solitaire, which keeps it feeling fresh. Itβs more of a puzzle than a traditional card game, requiring you to think several moves ahead about which cards to discard to clear the deck. The minimalist UI and fast animations make it an excellent choice for short bursts of play. Itβs a smart, space-efficient take on a timeless classic.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.2.2Tue Feb 10 2026
New Icon for upcoming app refresh, fixed some bugs, removed Twitter integration and updated the minimum iOS version to 15.6.
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One Handed Solitaire is a card game played with a traditional 52 card deck, minus the jokers. It can be played in one hand and does not require a flat surface to arrange the cards. After shuffling the playing cards, hold the deck face down in your hand. Draw four cards from the deck and place them on top of the face down deck of cards. You will fan out the cards so that the suit and face value can be seen at all times for the last 4 cards.
The object of the game is to discard as many cards as you can, in the least amount of shuffles of the deck. To start discarding you must have at least four cards drawn from the deck and face-up in your hand. To discard cards, you need to match either the suit or face value of the cards in the first and fourth position (from the most recently drawn cards in your hand). If you match the suit, for example both are Hearts or Diamonds, you discard the middle two cards. If you match the face value, for example both are Aces or 9s, you discard all four cards. After you discard, if you still have at least four cards face up in your hand, look for another match before drawing one card. Repeat these steps until you draw all the cards or discard all of them. If you run out of cards to draw, you may keep playing and reshuffle your remaining cards and continue to discard when you find matches.
Along the way youβll earn points and achievements for discarding in Appleβs Game Center, so make sure to log in or create your free account.
One Handed Solitaire is a fun way to pass the time and compete with friends for the best score! If you enjoy the game please leave a star rating and review. If youβre having problems with the game please email support or tweet us first before leaving an App Store rating and review.
Requires iOSΒ 15.6 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch.One Handed Solitaire is a card game played with a traditional 52 card deck, minus the jokers. It can be played in one hand and does not require a flat surface to arrange the cards. After shuffling the playing cards, hold the deck face down in your hand. Draw four cards from the deck and place them on top of the face down deck of cards. You will fan out the cards so that the suit and face value can be seen at all times for the last 4 cards.
The object of the game is to discard as many cards as you can, in the least amount of shuffles of the deck. To start discarding you must have at least four cards drawn from the deck and face-up in your hand. To discard cards, you need to match either the suit or face value of the cards in the first and fourth position (from the most recently drawn cards in your hand). If you match the suit, for example both are Hearts or Diamonds, you discard the middle two cards. If you match the face value, for example both are Aces or 9s, you discard all four cards. After you discard, if you still have at least four cards face up in your hand, look for another match before drawing one card. Repeat these steps until you draw all the cards or discard all of them. If you run out of cards to draw, you may keep playing and reshuffle your remaining cards and continue to discard when you find matches.
Along the way youβll earn points and achievements for discarding in Appleβs Game Center, so make sure to log in or create your free account.
One Handed Solitaire is a fun way to pass the time and compete with friends for the best score! If you enjoy the game please leave a star rating and review. If youβre having problems with the game please email support.






One Handed Solitaire (also known as Accordion Solitaire) is a unique card game optimized for mobile portrait mode. The goal is to reduce the entire deck to a single pile by moving cards onto others of the same suit or rank that are one or three positions to the left. Its vertical layout makes it perfect for playing with one hand while on the move. The game features various difficulty settings, customizable card backs, and detailed statistics to track your win-loss ratio and best times.
Optimized for one-handed vertical play
Fast-paced gameplay perfect for short breaks
Customizable cards and background themes
Detailed game statistics and leaderboards
Unlimited 'Undo' for perfecting your strategy
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Avoid moving a card if it will trap another card you need. Try to keep cards of the same suit near each other to ensure you have a 'path' to move them back toward the beginning of the pile.
No, it's based on Accordion Solitaire, which uses a single row of cards and focuses on rank/suit matching to condense the deck.