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Michael Brooks

Rules & Variants Specialist

Michael documents solitaire variants with emphasis on rule accuracy, edge cases, and historical differences between regional rule sets.

Expertise

  • Variant rule analysis
  • Foundation and tableau mechanics
  • Rule edge-case documentation
  • Historical game references

Articles by Michael Brooks

A Complete Overview of 20+ Var Advanced Tips - Soliatre.us

A Complete Overview of 20+ Var Advanced Tips

Explore 20+ solitaire game variations grouped by mechanic. From classic Klondike to obscure patience games, this comprehensive overview covers rules,.

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Solitaire World Records: The Fastest Times and Highest Scores Ever Recorded - Soliatre.us

Solitaire World Records: The Fastest Times and Highest Scores Ever Recorded

Discover the fastest solitaire completion times, world record high scores, and the intense competitive speed-running community behind classic Klondike.

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Solitaire for Absolute Beginners - Soliatre.us

Solitaire for Absolute Beginners

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Understanding Card Sequences in Solitaire - Soliatre.us

Understanding Card Sequences in Solitaire

Learn how card sequences work in solitaire. Covers alternating color rules in Klondike, same-suit sequences in Spider, free building in Yukon, and how.

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Rules and Best Practices for Every P - Soliatre.us

Rules and Best Practices for Every P

Learn proper solitaire etiquette for casual, competitive, and online play. Covers fair play principles, tournament conduct, and digital solitaire best.

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Solitaire Stock Pile Rules Advanced Tips - Soliatre.us

Solitaire Stock Pile Rules Advanced Tips

Complete guide to solitaire stock pile rules — draw 1 vs draw 3, cycling limits, waste pile mechanics, and strategy for when to draw vs play the tableau.

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Understanding the Solitaire Tableau - Soliatre.us

Understanding the Solitaire Tableau

Learn exactly what the solitaire tableau is, how cards are arranged face-up and face-down, and how to move cards effectively within the tableau.

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How to Set Up a Solitaire Table Advanced Tips - Soliatre.us

How to Set Up a Solitaire Table Advanced Tips

Learn how to set up a physical solitaire table properly — recommended surface size, dealing techniques, card arrangement, and tips for comfortable.

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Canfield Solitaire Rules and Strategy - Soliatre.us

Canfield Solitaire Rules and Strategy

Learn Canfield Solitaire rules, setup, and strategy. Discover why this casino classic is harder than Klondike and how to improve your ~30% win rate.

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Rules, Setup, and Winning Strategy - Soliatre.us

Rules, Setup, and Winning Strategy

Learn Bristol solitaire rules, setup, and strategy. This classic patience game deals three rows to a tableau with a reserve pile and builds.

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How to Play This Unique FreeCell Variant - Soliatre.us

How to Play This Unique FreeCell Variant

Learn Penguin solitaire rules and strategy. The first card dealt sets the foundation starting rank. Seven free cells and same-suit building create a.

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The Compact Card Game Explained Advanced Tips - Soliatre.us

The Compact Card Game Explained Advanced Tips

Learn Accordion Solitaire rules, how to collapse the row, and strategy tips for this deceptively difficult single-row card game. Complete guide inside.

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Rules, Strategy, and How to Win Advanced Tips - Soliatre.us

Rules, Strategy, and How to Win Advanced Tips

Learn Aces Up solitaire rules and winning strategy. Remove lower-ranked cards of the same suit when a higher card appears. Only Aces survive. Win rate.

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How to Play This Two-Deck Patience Game - Soliatre.us

How to Play This Two-Deck Patience Game

Learn Diplomat solitaire rules and strategy. This two-deck patience game uses 8 foundations, 8 free cells, and a full open tableau of 104 cards — the.

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How to Play, Strategy, and Scoring - Soliatre.us

How to Play, Strategy, and Scoring

Learn Golf Solitaire rules with this complete guide covering setup, gameplay, scoring, strategy tips, and how to clear the tableau in this fast-paced game.

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Rules, Strategy, and Tips for C Advanced Tips - Soliatre.us

Rules, Strategy, and Tips for C Advanced Tips

Learn TriPeaks Solitaire rules and strategy with this complete guide covering setup, gameplay, scoring, streak building, and expert winning tips.

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Black Hole Solitaire Rules Advanced Tips - Soliatre.us

Black Hole Solitaire Rules Advanced Tips

Learn Black Hole solitaire rules, setup, and strategy. All 51 cards must reach a single central foundation (the Black Hole) by building up or down.

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