Solitaire Blog
Strategy guides, history, and tips for Klondike, Spider, FreeCell and every other classic.
Welcome to the Solitaire.now blog - your shortcut to winning more games and enjoying them more. You'll find plain-English strategy for Klondike, Spider and FreeCell, the odds behind every variant, and the surprising history of the world's most-played card game. New here? Start with the 12 Klondike rules the pros use, then put them to work in a daily challenge.
Klondike vs Spider Solitaire Which Is Harder
Spider or Klondike, which is really harder? We line up the win rates, hidden cards, and the suit trap that makes 4-suit Spider so brutal.
Mastering Klondike Solitaire: 12 Strategy Rules the Pros Use
Skilled players win around 43% of Turn 1 deals; casual players win far fewer. These twelve habits are the difference.
Turn 3 vs Turn 1 Klondike: Which Should You Play?
One small rule - Dealing three stock cards instead of one - Cuts your win rate by more than half. Here's exactly what changes, and how to beat it.
The History of Solitaire: From 18th-Century Europe to Your Pocket
Solitaire went from fortune-telling parlor game to the most-installed software on Earth. Here's the full story - Napoleon legend, casino hustle, Wes Cherry's intern project and all.
How to Play Solitaire With Friends Online (Multiplayer Guide)
Solitaire was always a solo game - Until now. Here's how real-time head-to-head racing on the same deal works, and how to win it.
Are All Solitaire Games Winnable? The Odds for Every Variant
Some solitaires are won 99.99% of the time; others lose 19 deals in 20. Here's what 'winnable' really means and the odds for every major variant.
The Complete Solitaire Glossary: 40+ Terms Every Player Should Know
From tableau to supermove, here are 40+ solitaire terms defined plainly and alphabetized so rule sheets and guides finally read clearly.
Spider Solitaire Strategy: How to Beat 1, 2, and 4 Suits
One suit is a warm-up; four suits is one of solitaire's hardest puzzles. Here's the strategy that carries across every Spider level.
How to Win FreeCell: A Beginner-to-Advanced Strategy Guide
Almost every FreeCell deal is winnable, so losing is a planning problem, not bad luck. Here's the math and the method to solve them.