Pagat
John McLeod's encyclopedia of card game rules, covering every regional variant of everything and settling every dispute.
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How to get the most from it
Pagat sits in Card Games under Play, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and useful.
About this category: Solitaire in its many disputed variants, plus card games you can play against strangers without owning a deck or explaining the rules.
Good for
- A long evening with nothing planned
- Giving your brain a workout
- Getting something practical done
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Pagat: quick answers
Is Pagat free?
Yes. Pagat is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Pagat?
No. You can use Pagat without signing up for anything.
Does Pagat work on a phone?
Yes. Pagat works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Pagat safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Pagat take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
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