Getting Started

How to Play Solitaire

Complete beginner's guide

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Solitaire Glossary

Terms & definitions

History of Solitaire

Origins & evolution

Popular Variants

Different ways to play

Why Play Solitaire?

Benefits & reasons

Classic Playing Cards

Card history & design

Printable Rules

100+ games, print-ready

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Game-Specific Guides

Klondike Guide

The classic solitaire

Spider Guide

1, 2, or 4 suits

FreeCell Guide

Skill-based solitaire

Pyramid Guide

Match cards to 13

TriPeaks Guide

Clear three peaks

Golf Guide

Quick & simple

Yukon Guide

No stock pile variant

Russian Guide

Challenging Yukon variant

Forty Thieves Guide

Two-deck challenge

Strategy & Tips

General Strategy

Universal winning tips

Tips & Tricks

Pro player secrets

How to Win

Maximize win rate

Common Mistakes

What to avoid

Best Spider Tips

Master Spider solitaire

Spider Difficulty Guide

1 vs 2 vs 4 suits

Game Comparisons

Spider vs Klondike

Which is harder?

FreeCell vs Klondike

Skill vs luck

TriPeaks vs Pyramid

Matching games compared

Golf vs TriPeaks

Quick games face off

Sudoku vs 2048

Puzzle game showdown

Ultimate Comparison

All games compared

Rankings & Lists

Best Solitaire Games

Top rated games

Easiest Games

Perfect for beginners

Hardest Games

Expert challenges

Difficulty Ranking

All games ranked

Best Puzzle Games

Beyond solitaire

Puzzle Game Guides

Sudoku Complete Guide

Master the 9x9 grid

Sudoku for Beginners

Start from scratch

Sudoku Tips & Tricks

Advanced techniques

Daily Sudoku Challenge

New puzzle every day

Daily

2048 Complete Guide

Reach the 2048 tile

2048 Strategy

Corner strategy & more