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by BoardGameGeek reviewer EndersGame Despite the fact that the world of solitaire card games features a rich diversity of different types of games, most people are only familiar with the classic Klondike, and similar games of its kind like Spider, and FreeCell. Consider yourself more experienced with solitaire than most if you've ever played games like Baker's Dozen, Beleaguered Castle, Canfield, Fan Games, Yukon, or Forty Thieves. But all of these games - and the many related ones that belong to their families - have one thing in common: they share the same basic formula for game-play, since they are all examples of builder games.Builder games represent the largest slice...

By Neal Taparia Tis' the season for social gatherings. Christmas is just around the corner, and you’ll have time to relax and enjoy yourself. Games are a great way to fill that void, especially when you're a guest in someone else's home, visiting relatives, or just stuck at home because of the weather.  It's the perfect time to play some casual games and unwind. That's why we've put together this list of the best casual games you can play this holiday season. 1. Solitaire  Image Source: SolitaireBliss Spend this holiday season playing your favorite Solitaire games. Solitaire Bliss takes classic Solitaire...

By: Holger Sindbaek · Designer & Developer · Online-Solitaire.com Introduction: More than thirty years after its initial conception, Microsoft Solitaire is alive and well. More than 20 billion (that's with a "b" and not and "m") games of Solitaire are played each year through Microsoft's Solitaire Collection, making Solitaire the most played video game of all time. That's the equivalent of 38.194 games of Solitaire being played every minute or every single person on earth playing a hand of Solitaire roughly twice a day, making Solitaire one of the most, if not the most, played video-game of all time. Such numbers are just astounding,...

by BoardGameGeek reviewer EndersGameSolitaire games can be a great way to pass the time, either with a deck of actual playing cards in hand, or using a quality app or computer program like BVS Solitaire. One advantage of playing a digital version is that it will do the hard work of shuffling and dealing the cards for you, and enforce the rules, making new games easier to learn and play.But where should you start, especially if you are new to solitaire card games, or want something so easy that you can even teach it to children? In a previous article I...

by BoardGameGeek reviewer EndersGameSolitaire card games are ideal for playing casually on your own, because they are typically quite easy to learn and play. This is especially the case if you're using digital software to help you learn and play the game. Using an app or computer program like BVS Solitaire to play solitaire enforces the rules, and will manage a lot of the bookkeeping and organizing of the cards for you, avoiding the need for any shuffling and dealing. As a result, solitaire games are very accessible, and can be played and enjoyed by almost anyone.But what about solitaire games that...