# Solitaire Association

> The definitive solitaire discovery directory. Curated rules, win rates, strategy, and play links for solitaire card game variants.

## About

Solitaire Association indexes 26 solitaire card game variants plus 1 word-puzzle brand-match page, with rules, difficulty ratings, strategy tips, and curated links to where you can play online and on mobile. Editorial coverage spans 14 guides and 13 side-by-side comparisons across 6 game categories.

## Games (26 card variants + 1 word puzzle)

- [Accordion Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/accordion): Accordion is a single-row solitaire game with only a 1% win rate, played with one 52-card deck. Cards are dealt into a line, and players move any card onto the card to its left or three positions left when they share suit or rank. The goal is to compress all 52 cards into one pile.
- [Baker's Dozen Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/baker-dozen): Baker's Dozen is a solitaire game with a 75% win rate, played with one 52-card deck dealt into 13 columns of four cards each, all face-up. Players build four foundation piles from Ace to King by suit, moving only the bottom card of each column. Kings are relocated to column bottoms during the deal.
- [Busy Aces Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/busy-aces): Busy Aces is a two-deck solitaire game with a 65% win rate, played with 104 cards. Twelve tableau piles each start with one card, and eight foundation piles build up by suit from Ace to King. Players draw from the stock to a waste pile, building tableau piles down by suit with no redeal permitted.
- [Calculation Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/calculation): Calculation is a solitaire game with a 50% win rate using a standard 52-card deck. Four foundation piles are each built by a different numerical interval: by 1s, 2s, 3s, and 4s, wrapping around from King back to Ace. Four waste piles serve as temporary storage while working through the stock.
- [Canfield Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/canfield): Canfield is a single-deck solitaire game with only an 8% win rate, featuring a 13-card reserve pile, four tableau columns, and a stock pile. Foundation piles begin on a randomly chosen rank rather than Ace, and all four suits must build upward from that rank, wrapping from King back to Ace as needed.
- [Carpet Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/carpet): Carpet is a solitaire game with a 55% win rate, played with one 52-card deck. The four Aces are removed before play and placed on foundations. Twenty cards form a face-up 4x5 grid called the carpet. Carpet cards move to foundations when they fit, and gaps refill from the stock.
- [Clock Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/clock): Clock is a fully luck-based solitaire game with a 7.7% win rate, played with one 52-card deck. Cards are dealt face-down into 13 piles arranged like a clock face with one center pile. Players flip cards and move them to their matching clock position, winning only if the fourth King turns up last.
- [Double Klondike Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/double-klondike): Double Klondike is a two-deck Klondike variant with a 55% win rate, played with 104 cards. Cards are dealt into nine tableau columns of increasing length, and the goal is to build eight foundation piles from Ace to King by suit. Build tableau sequences down in alternating colors and draw from the stock when stuck.
- [Easthaven Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/easthaven): Easthaven is a single-deck solitaire blending Spider and Klondike mechanics with a 25% win rate. Seven tableau columns of three cards each start with one face-up card. The stock deals one card to each column simultaneously. Sequences build down in alternating colors toward four foundations built up by suit from Ace to King.
- [Easthaven Klondike Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/easthaven-klondike): Easthaven Klondike is a single-deck solitaire where each deal drops one card face-up onto each of the seven tableau columns instead of to a waste pile. Sequences build down in alternating colors. The goal is to move all 52 cards to four foundation piles built up by suit from Ace to King.
- [Eight Off Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/eight-off): Eight Off is a strategic solitaire game with a 99% win rate, played with one 52-card deck. Cards deal into eight tableau columns of six, with four pre-placed in free cells. Tableau builds descending same-suit only. Only Kings fill empty columns. Eight free cells provide temporary storage toward four foundations.
- [Forty Thieves Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/forty-thieves): Forty Thieves is a two-deck solitaire game with only a 10% win rate, dealing 40 cards face-up into ten tableau columns. Players build eight foundation piles from Ace to King by suit, moving one card at a time in same-suit descending sequences. It is among the most difficult classic solitaire variants.
- [FreeCell Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/freecell): FreeCell is a highly strategic solitaire game with a 99% win rate where all 52 cards are dealt face-up into eight tableau columns, eliminating hidden information. Four free cells serve as temporary storage, and the goal is to move all cards to four foundation piles built in ascending order by suit from Ace to King.
- [Gaps Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/gaps): Gaps is a puzzle solitaire game with a 25% win rate, played with a single 52-card deck. Cards are dealt into four rows of 13 positions each, with Aces removed to create four gaps. Players slide cards into gaps to arrange each row in ascending suit sequence from 2 to King. Three redeals are permitted.
- [Golf Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/golf): Golf scores like the sport—every card left counts as a penalty stroke. Zero is a hole-in-one. It has a 3% win rate. Thirty-five cards deal into seven columns of five. You clear the tableau by chaining cards one rank up or down onto a single foundation, drawing from stock when stuck.
- [Klondike Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/klondike): Klondike is the most widely recognized solitaire card game, played with a single 52-card deck. Approximately 82% of deals are winnable with optimal play. Cards are dealt into seven tableau columns of increasing length. The objective is to build four foundation piles from Ace to King by suit, moving cards between columns.
- [La Belle Lucie Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/la-belle-lucie): La Belle Lucie is a classic patience game with a 10% win rate, played with one 52-card deck. All 52 cards deal into seventeen fans of three, plus one single-card fan. Only the outermost card of each fan is playable. Foundations build Ace to King by suit. Two redeals allowed. Empty fans cannot be refilled.
- [Penguin Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/penguin): Penguin is a single-deck solitaire invented by David Parlett with a 99.9% win rate. All 52 cards are dealt face-up into seven columns of seven. The first card — the beak — sets the starting rank for all four foundations. Seven flipper cells store cards temporarily. Sequences build down by suit with wraparound ranking.
- [Pyramid Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/pyramid): Pyramid is a solitaire card game with only a 5% win rate where 28 cards are arranged in a seven-row triangular formation. Players remove pairs of exposed cards that total thirteen, with Kings removed individually. The goal is to dismantle the entire pyramid by removing all valid pairs before the stock runs out.
- [Russian Solitaire Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/russian-solitaire): Russian Solitaire is a single-deck Yukon variant with only a 13% win rate. All 52 cards are dealt into seven tableau columns. Unlike Yukon, sequences must build down by suit only — not alternating colors. Any face-up card or group may move regardless of internal order. Foundations build up by suit from Ace to King.
- [Scorpion Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/scorpion): Scorpion is a single-deck solitaire game with an 8% win rate across seven tableau columns. The goal is to build four complete King-to-Ace sequences by suit within the tableau itself, with no separate foundations. Any face-up card plus all cards on top may move together when the bottom card matches suit and rank.
- [Seahaven Towers Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/seahaven-towers): Seahaven Towers is a strategic solitaire game with a 14% win rate, played with one 52-card deck. Cards deal into ten tableau columns of five, with two pre-placed in free cells. Four free cells hold cards temporarily. Tableau builds same-suit descending. Only Kings fill empty columns.
- [Sir Tommy Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/sir-tommy): Sir Tommy is one of the oldest recorded patience games, played with one 52-card deck and a 45% win rate. Cards deal one at a time onto one of four tableau waste piles. Foundations build Ace to King regardless of suit. Cards cannot move between piles and no redeal is allowed, making every placement permanent.
- [Solitaire Associations Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/solitaire-associations): Solitaire Associations is a mobile word-puzzle game by Hitapps Games, released in 2025. It is not a traditional card game. Players sort word cards into matching categories using a solitaire-style tableau layout. The goal is to clear the board by grouping all words correctly before running out of moves.
  - [iOS app](https://apps.apple.com/app/solitaire-associations-journey/id6748950306) | [Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hitappsgames.wordsolitaire)
- [Spider Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/spider): Spider is a challenging solitaire card game with an 8% win rate in four-suit mode, played with two decks totaling 104 cards. Cards are dealt into ten tableau columns. The goal is to build complete descending sequences from King to Ace within a single suit. Completed sequences are removed until all cards are cleared.
- [Tri Peaks Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/tri-peaks): Tri Peaks is a single-deck solitaire with 55% win rate—highly completable. Twenty-eight cards form three overlapping pyramid peaks above face-up cards. You clear peaks by chaining cards one rank higher or lower than the waste pile top, regardless of suit. Draw from stock when stuck. Clear all tableau cards to win.
- [Yukon Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/games/yukon): Yukon is a single-deck solitaire variant with a 25% win rate, similar to Klondike but with no stock pile. Columns 2-7 have face-down cards beneath face-up cards. Players move any face-up card or sequence — regardless of order — between tableau columns to build four foundation piles from Ace to King by suit.

## Categories (6)

- [Classic Solitaire Games](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/categories/classic) (9 games): The most popular and well-known solitaire card games. These timeless variants have entertained millions of players worldwide and serve as the foundation of patience gaming.
- [Easy Solitaire Games](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/categories/easy) (7 games): Perfect for beginners and casual players. These solitaire variants offer approachable rules, higher win rates, and shorter play times while still providing satisfying strategic choices.
- [Challenging Solitaire Games](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/categories/challenging) (9 games): For experienced players seeking a real test. These solitaire variants demand deep strategy, careful planning, and the ability to think many moves ahead. Low win rates make every victory feel earned.
- [Quick Solitaire Games](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/categories/quick) (6 games): Perfect for short breaks. These solitaire games take five minutes or less to play, making them ideal for coffee breaks, commutes, or whenever you have a few minutes to spare.
- [Puzzle Solitaire Games](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/categories/puzzle) (7 games): Solitaire games that feel more like logic puzzles than card games. These variants reward methodical thinking, pattern recognition, and mathematical reasoning over luck.
- [Modern & Casual Solitaire](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/categories/modern) (4 games): The new wave of solitaire-inspired games. These modern variants blend classic card mechanics with word puzzles, mobile-first design, and casual gameplay. Not your grandmother's patience game — but just as addictive.

## Articles (14)

- [12 One-Handed Mobile Games for Nap-Trapped Parents (2026)](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/blog/best-one-handed-mobile-games-parents): Pinned under a sleeping baby? 12 mobile games tested one-handed in portrait mode — pause anytime, no sound, offline-friendly. Solitaire, puzzles & idle picks.
- [26 Solitaire Games Ranked Easiest to Hardest (Win Rates)](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/blog/solitaire-difficulty-rankings): All 26 solitaire variants ranked by win rate — from Penguin near 100% down to Accordion at 1%. See win rate, difficulty, and play time for every game.
- [Are All Solitaire Games Winnable? Win Rates by Game](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/blog/are-solitaire-games-winnable): No, not every solitaire deal is winnable — many are mathematically impossible. See win rates for Klondike, FreeCell, Spider and why solvable is not winnable.
- [Best Two-Deck Solitaire Games (104 Cards Ranked)](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/blog/best-two-deck-solitaire-games): Looking for two-deck solitaire? We rank the 3 best 104-card games — Double Klondike, Spider, and Forty Thieves — by win rate and difficulty so you level up.
- [Games Like Solitaire Grand Harvest: 10 Best Alternatives in 2026](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/blog/games-like-solitaire-grand-harvest): Love Solitaire Grand Harvest but need a break? 10 TriPeaks and farm-builder alternatives, ranked by an editor who plays them, with honest ad and offline notes.
- [Games to Play While Breastfeeding: 8 One-Handed Picks](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/blog/games-while-breastfeeding): Looking for games to play while breastfeeding? These 8 one-handed mobile games are perfect for nursing sessions — quiet, calming, and easy to pause instantly.
- [Hardest Solitaire Games by Win Rate](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/blog/hardest-solitaire-games): The hardest solitaire games ranked by win rate: Canfield 8%, Spider 4-suit 8%, Forty Thieves 10%. Which to try first, and how to survive longer in each.
- [How to Play Solitaire (Klondike): Step-by-Step in 5 Minutes](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/blog/how-to-play-solitaire-complete-guide): Learn solitaire in 5 minutes: card setup, the 4 legal moves, a worked example turn, and the 6 mistakes that cost beginners the most games. Start with Klondike.
- [Klondike vs Spider Solitaire: Which Is Actually Harder?](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/blog/klondike-vs-spider-which-is-harder): We compare Klondike and Spider solitaire across difficulty, win rates, strategy depth, and play time. Find out which classic card game suits you best.
- [Solitaire Associations Categories: Complete Theme & Category Guide](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/blog/solitaire-associations-categories-guide): Every Solitaire Associations Journey category and theme listed. From Animals to Famous Painters, spot each type fast with our tips and walkthrough.
- [Solitaire Strategy Guide: Tips to Win More Games](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/blog/solitaire-strategy-guide): Expert solitaire strategy for Klondike, Spider, and FreeCell. Universal tips plus game-specific tactics backed by win rate data to help you win more games.
- [Types of Solitaire Games: Every Variant Explained](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/blog/types-of-solitaire-games): Explore every type of solitaire game — Klondike, FreeCell, Spider, Pyramid, Golf, and more. Complete taxonomy with difficulty ratings and variant breakdowns.
- [What Is the Solitaire Associations Game? Full Review & Strategy](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/blog/what-is-solitaire-associations): Solitaire Associations game explained: the 5.3M-download word puzzle by Hitapps. Strategy tips, category guide, and how it compares to classic solitaire.
- [What Is Word Solitaire? Rules, Best Apps & How to Play](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/blog/word-solitaire-guide): Word solitaire blends card layouts with word puzzles. Rules, top apps (including the 5.3M-download Solitaire Associations hit), and expert tips to win.

## Comparisons (13)

- [Forty Thieves vs Klondike: From 82% to 10% Win Rate](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/compare/forty-thieves/klondike): Forty Thieves vs Klondike solitaire. Two decks vs one, same-suit only vs alternating colors, one-card moves vs group sequences — a 72-point win-rate gap.
- [Forty Thieves vs Spider Solitaire: Which Is Harder?](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/compare/forty-thieves/spider): Forty Thieves vs Spider solitaire: same-suit builds one card at a time vs sequence-clearing with redeals. Both 2-deck, both 8-10% wins — completely different feel.
- [FreeCell vs Golf Solitaire: Which Should You Play?](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/compare/freecell/golf): FreeCell vs Golf solitaire: 99% wins with all cards visible vs 3% wins chaining cards one rank apart. Depth strategy vs speed gamble. Rules & best apps.
- [FreeCell vs Pyramid Solitaire: Which Should You Play?](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/compare/freecell/pyramid): FreeCell vs Pyramid solitaire: 99% wins with all cards face-up vs 5% wins with cascading blocks. Open puzzle vs mathematical trap. Rules & where to play.
- [Klondike vs FreeCell Solitaire: Which Should You Play?](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/compare/freecell/klondike): Klondike vs FreeCell solitaire: 82% wins with hidden cards vs 99% wins with all cards face-up. Classic luck-meets-skill vs pure analysis. Rules & strategy.
- [Klondike vs Golf Solitaire: Which Should You Play?](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/compare/golf/klondike): Klondike vs Golf solitaire: 82% wins building four foundations vs 3% wins chaining a single pile. 10-minute classic vs 5-minute brutal sprint. Rules & strategy.
- [Klondike vs Pyramid Solitaire: Which Should You Play?](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/compare/klondike/pyramid): Klondike vs Pyramid solitaire: 82% wins building sequences vs 5% wins matching pairs that sum to 13. Two different solitaire families. Rules & strategy.
- [Klondike vs Spider Solitaire: Which Is the Better Game?](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/compare/klondike/spider): Klondike vs Spider solitaire: 82% wins on 1 deck (10 min) vs 8% wins on 2 decks 4-suit (25 min). Quick classic vs marathon puzzle. Rules & which to pick.
- [Pyramid vs Golf Solitaire: Which Should You Play?](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/compare/golf/pyramid): Pyramid vs Golf solitaire: 5% wins pairing cards to 13 vs 3% wins chaining ranks. Both 5-minute brutals, completely different mechanics. Rules & apps.
- [Spider vs FreeCell Solitaire: Which Should You Play?](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/compare/freecell/spider): Spider vs FreeCell solitaire: 8% wins on 2 decks clearing same-suit sequences vs 99% wins on 1 deck shuffling free cells. Hardest vs easiest. Rules & strategy.
- [Spider vs Golf Solitaire: Which Should You Play?](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/compare/golf/spider): Spider vs Golf solitaire: 8% wins in 25 min on 2 decks (sequence-clearing) vs 3% wins in 5 min on 1 deck (chain ±1). Marathon vs sprint. Rules & strategy.
- [Spider vs Pyramid Solitaire: Which Should You Play?](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/compare/pyramid/spider): Spider vs Pyramid solitaire: 8% wins on 2 decks (sequence-clearing) vs 5% wins on 1 deck (pair-to-13). Two hard games, different mechanics. Rules & strategy.
- [Tri Peaks vs Golf Solitaire: Same Family, Different Game](https://www.solitaireassociation.com/compare/golf/tri-peaks): Compare Tri Peaks and Golf solitaire. Both chain cards one rank apart, but Tri Peaks has 55% win rate vs Golf's 3% — three pyramid peaks vs seven flat columns.

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