Patience / Solitaire
Single-player card games where you sort all cards to foundation
piles
(A→K by suit). "Patience" in British English, "Solitaire" in American English.
Common Elements
- Tableau: Main playing columns
- Foundations: Build A→K by suit to win
- Stock: Draw pile
Solitaire Families
| Family | Key Feature | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Klondike | Draw from stock | Turn 1, Turn 3 |
| FreeCell | All cards visible, free cells | FreeCell, Baker's |
| Yukon | No stock, move stacks freely | Yukon, Russian |
| Spider | Build same-suit sequences | 1-Suit, 4-Suit |
Difficulty Levels
- Beginner: Klondike Turn 1, FreeCell
- Intermediate: Yukon, Pyramid
- Expert: Russian, Forty Thieves