Electronic Arts" Casual Entertainment label said Thursday that it has signed an agreement with Wiley Publishing to bring games based on the "...For Dummies" how-to books to PC and Nintendo DS.

EA will collaborate with London"s Beanbag Studios to develop the games, which teach players how to play games.

PC titles in the lineup will include Solitaire For Dummies (September), Brain Training For Dummies (October), Sudoku For Dummies (November) and additional titles next year in Western territories.

Poker for Dummies is currently available at EA"s casual site pogo.com, but will be available at retail outlets, along with Brain Training for Dummies, in October.

The DS will get Travel Games for Dummies in November, which will have tutorials and gameplay for solitaire, sudoku and crossword puzzles.

EA described how the games work: "Players begin learning the basics, such as rules and vocabulary, through a simple tutorial mode. Then, they participate in practice mode where a coach guides them along offering tips and advice. Finally, when they are ready, players engage in game play on their own, putting their new skills to use."

John Hislop, associate director of brand licensing of Wiley Publishing said, "We hope the For Dummies games will reach new users and provide existing users with an exciting new way to learn.”