Solitaire

  What are Solitaire games? Solitaire or Patience is an old card game that has been played for many years. In most solitaire games the aim is to arrange all thirteen cards of each suit in order running from ace to king. The ace forms the "basis" on which a two of the same suit is placed, followed by a three, a four, a five and so on. This process is known as "building." The game requires skill, a keen eye, and tactical play. The History of Solitaire Historically, the term 'solitaire' refers to any card game played by a single player. This genre of games most likely originated in Germany or Scandinavia in the 18th century and then slowly spread throughout the remainder of Europe. In the late 19th century, a version of solitaire called Klondike rose in popularity among prospectors in North America. Klondike solitaire was named for the Western Canadian region and its famous gold rush. Klondike has continued to grow in popularity and is now the most common solit...