Solitaire (in England this game is known as patience) is one of the most favorite pastimes for one person. In Italy and Spain this game is also known as solitario. Solitaire is actually not a single game, but a family of games. There are several hundreds of different solitaire variations.

Some solitaire games are games of skill, where the element of chance plays little or no part in these games. Others are purely mechanical. Some are nearly impossible to win, others are easy and they come out almost every time.

Each solitaire player has his own personal favorites. The most popular solitaires include Accordion, Canfield, Freecell, Golf, Klondike, Pyramid and Spider.