KPatience

About

KPatience is a solitaire game collection built into the KDE ecosystem. It includes variations like Freecell, Klondike, Spider, and Golf, each with its own rules and challenges. Players can customize card decks and game themes, with animations that kick in when they win. A detailed handbook walks newcomers through the basics of each game, making it accessible even to those unfamiliar with traditional solitaire setups. The game’s longevity is notable, with roots dating back to 1995. It remains a staple for KDE users, offering 11 main modes plus historical variants that were cut in later updates. Cross-platform support across Windows, Linux, and Mac ensures a consistent experience. While some older titles like Napoleon's Tomb are missing, the core collection stays robust. Its no-frills approach and deep integration with KDE Plasma 5 make it a reliable choice for casual card players who prefer simplicity over modern polish.

Storyline

The modern version of KPatience (as of version 3.6) allows you to choose between the following solitaire games: Aced Up Forth & Eight Freecell Golf Grandfather Grandfather's Clock Gypsy Klondike Mod3 Simple Simon Spider Yukon Earlier versions of Kpatience had two addition games: Napoleon's Tomb and Calculation. These games were, sadly, lost sometime during the porting of kpatience and the "KDE games" package from KDE 3.5 to KDE 4. The modern Kpatience version is made for KDE Plasma 5.