| Almost every computer these days comes with | | | | there aren't a lot of differences. Pretty much any |
| some free games preloaded on them. These | | | | card game you want to play can be downloaded |
| games can provide plenty of entertainment and | | | | for free. |
| ways to kill some time or even slack at work. | | | | You may wonder why you'd want to download a |
| Often these games are card games, and we've all | | | | game instead of just playing it online. Downloading |
| seen the ubiquitous solitaire computer card game. | | | | games allows you to play them whether you're |
| Who hasn't wiled away an hour clicking through | | | | connected to the internet or not. If you connect |
| game after game of solitaire? Despite the | | | | to the internet via dial up, then downloading |
| addictive nature of the game, it can get old after | | | | games is a good idea because they're usually fairly |
| a while, and you might want to start looking | | | | small files, and since you're playing on your own |
| around for new games to play. | | | | computer the gameplay will be faster due to not |
| There are innumerable card games available on | | | | having to worry about your connection speed. |
| the internet. Most of the games are ones you're | | | | And if you're on a limited data plan, playing online |
| probably already familiar with. This would include | | | | can burn valuable bandwidth. Again, you're better |
| favorites such as blackjack, poker (which has | | | | off relying on your computer's processor speed |
| become hugely popular), hearts, spades, gin, | | | | than the speed of your internet connection. |
| cribbage, bridge, etc. There are also more than a | | | | Having said that, if you have broadband access |
| few different versions of solitaire available. You | | | | and/or aren't concerned about being able to play |
| can also find countless original card games on the | | | | anywhere you want, you can find all sorts of free |
| internet. These are games which this or that | | | | online games. The advantage to playing online is |
| person invented and shared with the world. They | | | | that you can play against other people who can |
| may use conventional card sets or they may rely | | | | be anywhere in the world. |
| on totally new sets you've never seen before. | | | | Next time you're clicking through another boring |
| The limit, of course, is the human imagination. | | | | game of solitaire, switch to your web browser |
| You can download games for free or you can | | | | and start searching for new card games. You'll be |
| buy them. The difference between free games | | | | amazed by the sheer number of games out |
| and ones that cost money are getting relatively | | | | there. Whether you're looking for Texas Hold 'em, |
| small. You can find all sorts of great games for | | | | blackjack, hearts, or an interesting new version of |
| free. Usually the ones that cost money have | | | | solitaire, you'll be sure to find something fun to |
| better graphics and more features, but basically | | | | download from the internet. |