HTML5 Games
Modern browser games that run without any plugin.
What HTML5 means for you
HTML5 is the technology most browser games are built on today. For a player the difference is simple. The game opens straight in the page, needs no plugin, and in many cases works the same on a laptop, a tablet or a phone. That makes this one of the easiest corners of the site for free online games that simply start when you click.
Classic card and tile games are the most played. Mahjong Titans has you remove equal stones from the edges of the layout until the field is empty, and Mahjongg follows the traditional rules. For cards, Spider Solitaire Big uses large, easy to read cards with a hint button and lets you pick one, two or four suits. Crystal Spider Solitaire has the same three levels, with four suits as its expert mode.
Lighter options include 1001 Arabian Nights, a match 3 game where lining up shapes drops pieces of an item to the bottom, and Kings and Queens Solitaire Tripeaks.
Frequently asked questions
Do HTML5 games need a plugin?
No. HTML5 games run natively in today's browsers, so they open without any plugin or download.
Do HTML5 games work on phones?
Many do, since HTML5 runs in mobile browsers. Spider Solitaire Big, Mahjong Titans and Tiles Mobile are good examples.
How many suits should I play in Spider Solitaire?
Start with one suit to learn how the columns work. Two suits is a fair step up, and four suits is a serious challenge even for regular players.