Solitaire Strategy Guides & Blog
Improve your solitaire skills with strategy guides, game comparisons, and tips for players of all levels.
Klondike Solitaire Strategy Guide: Tips to Win More Games
Learn proven strategies and expert tips to dramatically improve your Klondike Solitaire win rate. From basic moves to advanced tactics for Turn 1 and Turn 3.
The History of Solitaire: From 18th Century Europe to Your Browser
Discover the fascinating history of solitaire card games, from their origins in 18th century Scandinavia to becoming the most-played computer game in history.
Spider vs Klondike vs FreeCell: Which Solitaire Game Should You Play?
Compare the three most popular solitaire games side by side. Find the perfect solitaire variant for your skill level and play style.
FreeCell Strategy Guide: How to Win Nearly Every Game
Master FreeCell with expert strategies. Learn how to use free cells effectively, plan moves ahead, and solve even the toughest deals.
5 Ways Playing Solitaire Benefits Your Brain
Discover the science-backed cognitive benefits of playing solitaire. From improving memory to reducing stress, learn how card games boost brain health.
How to Play Solitaire: Rules & a Beginner's Guide to Winning
How to play Solitaire, explained simply. Learn the rules of Klondike Solitaire step by step — the layout, the legal moves, and how to win — plus beginner tips for your very first game.
Spider Solitaire Strategy: Master 1-Suit, 2-Suit & 4-Suit
Complete Spider Solitaire strategy guide covering all three difficulty levels. Learn essential techniques for building sequences and managing the tableau.
Pyramid Solitaire Strategy: How to Clear the Pyramid
Master Pyramid Solitaire with a complete strategy guide. Learn how to pair cards to 13, work from the top down, manage the stock, and dramatically raise your win rate.
TriPeaks Solitaire Strategy: How to Build Big Chains and Win
A complete TriPeaks Solitaire strategy guide. Learn to build long chains, uncover face-down cards, use wrap-around, manage the stock, and maximize your score.
Yukon Solitaire Strategy Guide: Mastering the Move-Any-Card Rule
A complete Yukon Solitaire strategy guide. Learn to use the move-any-card rule, uncover hidden cards, manage empty columns and Kings, and win more games.
Solitaire Win Rates: Which Games Are Easiest and Hardest to Win?
A clear guide to solitaire win rates and difficulty. Compare how often Klondike, FreeCell, Spider, Pyramid, Yukon, and other variants can be won, and why.
10 Solitaire Tips That Help You Win More at Any Game
Ten universal solitaire strategies that work across Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, and beyond. Practical tips to uncover cards, manage space, and win more often.
How to Set Up Solitaire: Step-by-Step Setup & Deal Guide
Learn how to set up Solitaire in seconds. A clear, step-by-step guide to dealing the seven tableau columns, the stock, and the foundations — plus how to set up Spider and FreeCell.
Playing Card Suits Explained: The 4 Suits, Order & Meaning
The four playing card suits explained — spades, hearts, diamonds, and clubs. Learn how many cards are in each suit, the suit ranking order, why they are called suits, and their history.
Playing Card Dimensions: Standard Size & Deck Measurements
Standard playing card dimensions explained. Poker-size cards are 2.5 x 3.5 inches (63.5 x 88.9 mm) and bridge-size cards are 2.25 x 3.5 inches. Full size chart, deck measurements, and conversions.
Playing Card Symbols: Meaning of ♠ ♥ ♦ ♣ & How to Type Them
The four playing card symbols explained — spade, heart, diamond, and club. What each symbol means, what they are called, their history, and how to type or copy the card symbols on Windows, Mac, and HTML.
Best Two-Player Card Games to Play With a Standard Deck
The best two player card games you can play with a standard deck — from War and Gin Rummy to Cribbage and competitive two-player solitaire like Nerts. Simple rules, quick setups, and games for couples.
How Many Cards Are in a Deck of Cards? (Full Breakdown)
A standard deck has 52 cards (54 with the two jokers). Here is the full breakdown — four suits of 13, how many face cards, how many of each suit, and with or without jokers.
Types of Solitaire Games: The Main Variants Explained
A guide to the main types of solitaire games — Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, Pyramid, TriPeaks, Golf, Yukon and more. How each type works, its difficulty, and where to play free.
Types of Playing Cards: Suits, Ranks & Kinds of Decks
The types of playing cards explained — the 4 suits, the 13 ranks, number versus face cards, and the different kinds of decks from standard and bridge to tarot and custom.
Solo Card Games: 40+ Free Single-Player Card Games to Play Online
The best solo card games you can play alone with a standard deck — solitaire and beyond. Play 40+ free single-player card games online, no download, plus how to pick one.