Quick Rules
Kings in the Corners, which many families call Kings Corner, is a relaxed card game that feels like playing solitaire together. Everyone builds on the same piles in the middle of the table, and the first player to get rid of all their cards wins the hand.
- The deal. Each player gets seven cards. The rest of the deck (the stock) goes face down in the middle, with four cards face up around it: one above, one below and one on each side.
- Your turn. You draw one card, then make as many plays as you can and want to.
- Building. Put a card on a pile if it is one lower and the other color: a red 7 on a black 8, a black Queen on a red King.
- Kings. The four corners start empty. Only a King can start a corner pile; after that it builds down like the others.
- Moving piles. You may move a whole pile onto another pile when its bottom card fits. That leaves an empty spot.
- Empty spots. An empty spot beside the stock takes any card from your hand.
- Going out. Play your last card and you win the hand. The others take 10 penalty points for each King they hold and 1 for every other card.
- Winning. Play hands until someone reaches 25 points. The lowest score wins.
Read the full Kings in the Corners rules with a worked example
How to Play on This Page
Tap one of your cards, and every place it can go gets a thick outline and the words Play here. Tap the place and the card goes there. To move a whole pile, tap the pile and then tap the pile it should go on. When you have finished, tap End My Turn. The game draws your card for you at the start of each turn and marks it New.
If you are not sure what to do, tap Hint. It suggests a play and tells you why. Beside each computer play there is a Why? button that explains what it was thinking.
Tips for Winning
- Play your Kings. A King caught in your hand costs 10 points, as much as ten ordinary cards.
- Look for piles to move. Moving one pile onto another costs you nothing and opens a spot that takes any card you like.
- Fill empty spots with high cards. A Queen or Jack fits in very few places, so use an empty spot to get rid of one.
- Plan the order. If you hold a red 7 and a black 6, play the 7 first so the 6 can follow.
- Don't stop early. Before ending your turn, check every card once more. One play often makes room for another.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kings in the Corners free to play here?
Yes. Play as many games as you like for free, with no account, no download and no ads over the game.
Is this the same game as Kings Corner?
Yes. Kings in the Corners, Kings Corner, Kings Corners and King's Corner are all names for the same family card game. Some families play it with chips and some keep score on paper; this version keeps score for you.
Does the computer cheat?
No. A computer player sees only its own cards, the piles on the table and how many cards everyone holds. It never sees your hand or the stock. After every hand you can open Show All Hands to see what everyone was dealt and what they were left holding, and every game has a deal number: replay the same number and the cards come out exactly the same, so you can check that the deal is fair. Tap Why? beside any computer play to read its reason.
What can I do on my turn?
The game draws one card for you, and then you may make as many plays as you like: put a card on a pile if it is one lower and the other color, put a King in an empty corner, move a whole pile onto another pile when its bottom card fits, or put any card in an empty spot beside the stock. When you are done, tap End My Turn.
Why won't my card go on a pile?
A card must be exactly one rank lower than the card it covers, and the opposite color. A red 7 goes on a black 8, but not on a red 8 and not on a black 9. Tap the card and the game outlines every place it can go. If nothing is outlined, the card does not fit anywhere at the moment.
How is the game scored?
When one player runs out of cards, everyone else takes penalty points for the cards they still hold: 10 for each King and 1 for every other card. Hands are played until someone reaches the target, which is 25 points unless you change it in Settings. The player with the lowest score at that moment wins.
Can I play against more than one computer player?
Yes. Open Settings and choose one, two or three computer players. You can also choose Easy, Normal or Hard. The change starts with your next game.
Does the game save my progress?
Yes. Your game is saved in your browser after every move, so you can close the page and continue later on the same device.
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