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The objective of the game is the construction of the entire 52-card deck within four foundation piles. The four foundation piles consist of the appropriate suit and start with the ace, moving up through the king. If you manage to construct all four of these foundation piles, you win the game.

Imagine the structure as a stack of cards in a staircase fashion. Below are instructions for how to set up Solitaire:

• The first column gets 1 card.
• The second column gets 2 cards.
• Continue this pattern until the seventh column has 7 cards.

The "Face-Up" Rule: Only the very top card of each column is flipped over so you can see it. All cards underneath remain face down.

The Draw Pile (The Stock): Place the remaining cards face down in a separate pile at the top. This is your "reserve" for when you get stuck.

The Goal Slots (Foundations): Leave four empty spaces at the top. This is where you will eventually stack your cards by suit, starting with the Aces.

Playing Solitaire is pretty easy once you know how it goes. When dealing with the main field, you need to create a pile of cards based on the order from high card number to low card number by alternating between red cards and black cards. Thus, when you have a red eight, you can only put a black seven, then another red six above it. And if you were able to clear an entire column, bear in mind that it can only be replaced by a king card. Finally, your ultimate aim is to place cards in the upper boxes in Ace-King order by suit.

The original classic game that everybody knows. Single deck of cards, seven tableau rows, and four foundation piles from Ace to King. Single draw to make things easier, or go for a harder game by using three cards in each turn. This is what everyone calls solitaire.

Good for: Everyone. The perfect starting point if you are new to solitaire.

In Spider, players use two entire decks of cards and have ten tableau piles compared to seven used in Klondike. The objective of this game is to construct an entire stack of cards ranging from a king to an ace for each suit, and once done, remove them from play.

Good for: Players who want a bigger challenge and more strategy involved.

TriPeaks Solitaire consists of three stacks of cards arranged in a pyramid. You aim to remove all the cards from these peaks. The objective of playing this game is to place cards whose number is one more or less than the exposed card. TriPeaks Solitaire is exciting and easy to play in a short while.

Good for: Quick games when you want something fast-paced and satisfying.

Cards are arranged in a pyramid, and when the total value of two cards is 13, both cards are removed. When you have a King card, its value is 13, and it cannot be paired with any other card. For a pair to make a 13, it must include a Queen and an Ace card.

Good for: Players who enjoy logic puzzles as much as card games.

Do you love classic Klondike, but wish that there was a bit more spice? Then consider giving Las Vegas Solitaire a try.

• Gameplay: You pay the "dealer" by spending your credits, and earn money whenever you manage to put cards on the foundations.
• Challenge: Given that you can make a pass through the pack only a few times, every decision you make will be crucial.

Golf Solitaire is one of the quickest variants available, perfect for a fast mental break.

• The Layout: 35 cards are dealt into seven columns, and the rest form the draw pile.
• The Rules: Much like TriPeaks, you move cards to the foundation if they are one rank higher or lower than the current top card.
• The Goal: Try to clear all seven columns in as few moves as possible.

Named for the 40 cards dealt into the tableau at the start, Forty Thieves is widely considered one of the most difficult solitaire games to win.

• Double the Deck: This game uses two full decks and features eight foundation piles.
• Strict Rules: You can only move one card at a time, and empty columns are precious real estate.
• Why Play It? It's a pure test of logic and long-term planning. Winning a game of Forty Thieves is a true badge of honor.

While 1 suit is too simple for some, and 4 suits are way too difficult, the 2-Suit Spider becomes your just-right option.

• The Intermediate Step: Involves two decks of cards, restricting the suits to only two, usually Hearts and Spades.
• Strategic Depth: The player has to deal with both suit and color alternations while forming the sequence.