Card Games for One

Card Games For One, also known as solitaire games or ‘Patience’, have existed for almost as long as playing cards themselves. In today’s technological world, many games are played on computers but this exciting book takes the reader back to traditional playing cards that have been around for hundreds of years. This book features more than 100 engrossing and fascinating solo card games, from ‘Grandfather’s Clock’ and ‘St Helena’ to the latest variations of ‘Patience’ and new inventions inspired by computer Solitaire.

In this handy-sized book, each game is introduced with simple instructions, diagrams, playing rules and tips and variations, and the card diagrams are illustrated in two colours throughout. Whether you are at home, on holiday or on a long journey, this is the ideal book for anyone with a few hours to while away and will appeal to card game enthusiasts everywhere.