About
About Aces Up Solitaire
Aces Up Solitaire is built by Brian Hamilton and Karan Hamilton as a fast, simple place to play solitaire online without downloads, sign-ups, or clutter getting between you and the cards.
Who we are
We are puzzle lovers, strategy game players, card game players, and brain-training fans. If a game gets the grey matter firing, there is a good chance we will want to try it, understand it, and make it easier for other people to enjoy.
We have written about puzzles and designed games for multiple sites, along with making a few puzzle game apps. This site brings that same approach to solitaire: playable games, clear rules, and practical notes for the moments when a move or variant needs explaining.
Previous puzzle and game work
Some of our other puzzle projects include Sudoku for Kids, Puzzling Fun, and Word Search Online.
We have also made mobile puzzle and game apps including Cargo Shuffle, Bulls & Cows, and Liar's Dice.
Why this site exists
We started making puzzle games because we are grandparents. We wanted our grandkids to discover some of the games we loved when we were younger, but on the modern devices they actually use instead of the pen-and-paper versions we grew up with.
That idea still guides Aces Up Solitaire. The goal is to make classic card games quick to open, easy to understand, and pleasant to play, while keeping enough detail for people who like the strategy and history behind the rules.
How the games are built
The site is static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The games run in your browser, so there is no account system needed just to play a hand of solitaire.
Each game page should explain the exact rule version it uses. Solitaire names often have variants, and small rule changes can make a real difference to how a game feels.
How we check the games
Brian handles the technical implementation and rule testing for the playable solitaire games. Karan reviews the rules, examples, and strategy notes from a player clarity perspective.
We use automated rule smoke tests, manual play checks, and reader corrections to keep the games aligned with the rule version described on each page. The full process is explained on How We Make and Test Solitaire Games.