Black Hole Solitaire: how to play, rules & tips
Play Black Hole solitaire free online. The Ace of spades sits in the black hole, and you pull the other 51 cards in one at a time by playing cards one rank up or down.
How to play Black Hole Solitaire
The Ace of spades starts in the black hole. The other 51 cards are dealt into 17 fans of three, and only the front card of each fan can be played.
Play a card into the hole if its rank is one higher or one lower than the card on top of the hole. Suits never matter. On a 7 you can play a 6 or an 8.
Ranks wrap around, so an Ace plays on a King or a 2, and a King plays on an Ace or a Queen. Clear all 51 cards into the hole to win.
What makes Black Hole different
There is no stock and no tableau building. Every card is visible, so the game is about picking which chain to follow. Each fan is only three cards deep, but the order you take cards decides whether you can reach the last ones.
You can't undo a play into the hole, so take your time and check each chain before you start it.
Black Hole Solitaire tips
- Count ahead. Before each play, see where the chain can go two or three cards later.
- Favor cards from fans that still hold three cards; they free more cards for later.
- Don't strand a rank: if only one fan can supply a 5 later, keep a route to it.
- When you have a choice between going up or down, pick the direction with more cards waiting.
- Tap Hint if you can't see a move.
Frequently asked questions
Is Black Hole solitaire free?
Yes. HypeGameRoom is free: no sign-up, no download and nothing to buy to play. Arcade games reward Neons, a play-only currency that can never be cashed out.
Do suits matter in Black Hole?
No. Only rank matters: one higher or one lower than the card in the hole.
Can an Ace go on a King?
Yes. Ranks wrap, so Ace and King are next to each other.
What card does the black hole start with?
Always the Ace of spades. The other 51 cards are dealt into 17 fans of three.