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Discover classic solitaire games, learn how to play, and explore the stories behind the cards.

10 game guides · Rules, tips and history
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Building

Klondike

Seven columns, four foundations, and a stock that adds a challenge.

Sequence building

Spider

Two decks. Ten columns. Complete suited runs.

Open-cell

FreeCell

Every card visible; every space matters.

Rank adjacency

Golf

A compact game of rank-by-rank removal.

Featured reference / 001

Klondike, from the first card.

Learn the seven-column setup, how the stock works, and simple ways to make better moves. Includes an accurate card-layout diagram and a look at the game’s history.

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01 / Klondike and SpiderClassic tableau games
02 / FreeCell and Eight OffOpen-card challenges
03 / Golf and Black HoleFast card-clearing games
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