Solitaire is a single-player card game where the goal is to move all cards into a sequence by suit and from ace to king. The game is won when the entire deck is built into the foundation. Some rules of Solitaire include:
- Only move face-up cards
- Move a card from one tableau column to another if the card is the alternate color and one rank lower
- Move a group of sequenced cards
- Reveal face-down cards in tableau columns
- Build foundation piles
- Place Kings into empty columns
Solitaire can be a good way to teach patience and perseverance. It can take a long time to win, sometimes requiring multiple attempts. Some say that the quick play-time and relatively easy-to-achieve rewards of Solitaire can make it a coping mechanism for those dealing with stress or mental illness.