Play Kings in the Corner for Free Online
Kings in the Corner is a classic family card game that feels like a shared solitaire layout. Players build descending alternating-color piles around four king corners and try to empty their hand before the opponent. The playable version above uses a focused two-player setup against the computer with tap-to-play cards, automatic legal move help, undo, saved progress, and mobile-friendly controls.
Objective
The objective is to be the first player to play every card from your hand. Kings are placed in the corner spaces, other cards build downward by alternating color, and each turn can include several legal plays before the player ends the turn.
Setup and Play Area
- Kings in the Corner uses one standard 52-card deck with no jokers.
- Each player receives seven cards, and the remaining cards form a draw pile.
- Four side piles begin the board layout. If a starting card is a King, it can be moved to an empty corner and replaced.
- The four corner spaces are reserved for Kings, which create the name and shape of the game.
Available Moves
- Play a King to an empty corner pile.
- Play a card onto another pile when it is one rank lower and the opposite color from the top card.
- Play any card to an empty side pile.
- Move an entire pile onto another pile when the bottom card of the moving pile legally fits on the target pile.
- End your turn by drawing a card when you are done making legal plays.
Kings in the Corner Strategy
- Play Kings early because they unlock corner piles and create more places to build.
- Empty side piles are valuable. Use them to relocate awkward cards and create fresh building lanes.
- Before playing a single card, check whether moving a whole pile opens a better side space.
- Try to reduce high cards first because they are harder to place once the board fills with lower ranks.
- Use Play Best when learning the layout, then switch to tapping cards when you want more control over move order.
Variants
- Some tables draw at the start of a turn, while others draw at the end. CardGamesHQ uses end-of-turn drawing after the player has made available plays.
- Scoring varies by table. Many groups count cards left in hand as penalty points and charge more for Kings.
- Kings in the Corner is commonly played with two to four players. This online version starts with a two-player game against the computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can any card go in a corner in Kings in the Corner?
No. Empty corner spaces are for Kings. Other cards build onto existing piles in descending alternating-color order.
Can you play more than one card on a turn?
Yes. A player may make multiple legal plays before ending the turn.
What happens when a side pile is empty?
An empty side pile can be filled with any card from your hand, which creates a new place to build.
Play Kings in the Corner Online
Kings in the Corner is a two-player solitaire-style card game where players build descending alternating-color piles, open king corners, and race to empty their hand.
How to Play
Play cards from your hand onto the board by building downward in alternating colors. Kings start the four corner piles, and empty side piles can be filled to open new moves.
Kings in the Corner Rules
Each player starts with seven cards. Four side piles begin the layout, four corner spaces are reserved for Kings, and players may play multiple legal cards before ending a turn.
Scoring
The first player to empty their hand wins the hand. Many table rules score penalty points for cards left in the opponent's hand, with Kings often counting more.
Controls
Tap a card in your hand to play it to a legal pile, use Play Best for an automatic legal move, end your turn to draw, use Undo, or press Ctrl+Z on desktop.