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by BoardGameGeek reviewer EndersGameMost people identify "solitaire" with Klondike, which is easily the most popular and familiar solitaire card game. But the average person often doesn't realize that there's a rich diversity within the family of solitaire games. Some are very casual games that can be played in a very relaxed frame of mind, and can come down to blind luck of the draw and mechanical play. Others require real skill to play well, and can involve strategic placement and careful card counting.In previous articles I've covered the three most played solitaire card games in the world, namely Klondike, Spider, and...

by BoardGameGeek reviewer EndersGameWhen most people think of "solitaire", the game that they have in mind is Klondike. It's easily the most played solitaire card game in the world, largely due to its inclusion as part of the Microsoft Windows operating system in the 1990s, to the point where it is practically synonymous with the word Solitaire. It is easy to learn and can be played in just 5-10 minutes, so it's not hard to see that it has won over millions of players around the world, and continues to be enjoyed globally.But it would be a mistake to think that...

by BoardGameGeek reviewer EndersGame 20 Reasons Why You Should Play Solitaire The word "solitaire" is closely connected with the word "solo", which means "for or done by one person alone; unaccompanied." According to Merriam Webster's dictionary, the word "solitaire" means "any of various card games played by one person, the object of which is to use up all one's cards by forming particular arrangements and sequences." In short, we're talking about card games that you play alone.Solitaire card games can be enjoyed with a physical deck of traditional playing cards, or on the screen of your personal computer or favourite...

by BoardGameGeek reviewer EndersGameI love solitaire card games. There's some terrific games that have stood the test of time, but it is true that many of them are variations of the same theme. For example, Klondike and Spider are two of the most popular solitaire card games of all time, along with FreeCell. But there's a whole genre of popular building games that are closely related to these, and you'll often see names of games like Baker's Dozen, Beleaguered Castle, Canfield, Forty Thieves, La Belle Lucie, and Yukon pop up on sites about solitaire card games.Personally I enjoy exploring things...

by BoardGameGeek reviewer EndersGamePlaying card games on your personal computer, phone, or mobile device is never going to be the same as playing with a physical deck of playing cards. Few things can compare with the pleasure of riffling through a new deck of cards, shuffling and dealing fresh card-stock, and admiring the artwork of a custom deck. The interaction with other people is another essential element that usually makes card games fun, whether it's the personal challenge of pitting your brain-power against others, or just the social banter around the table.But when it comes to playing solitaire card games,...