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Play a traditional game of cards and get hints if you need some help winning

Play a traditional game of cards and get hints if you need some help winning

Vote: (74 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Microsoft Corporation

Version: 1.0.0.31

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(74 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Microsoft Corporation

1.0.0.31

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • For the first time in 20 years, Microsoft did not include a desktop version of solitaire in its system. This solitaire collection makes up for that omission.
  • Solitaire for Windows 8 games are suitable for nearly all ages.
  • Five games are included in this one download, so players can enjoy new and different card game challenges.
  • The classic Klondike solitaire game allows players to choose one- or three-card draw, Vegas or standard scoring and timekeeping.
  • Players can customize their themes with their own digitized photos or choose different themes for card deck styles, face-card photos, background styles and fun game effects.
  • Daily challenges keep the games interesting and fresh.
  • The collection works on touch screen computers as well as with traditional mouse and keyboard controls.
  • Players can re-set their gameplay statistics.
  • In-game medals are awarded when players complete various objectives in each mode.
  • Players connect to their Xbox accounts to earn game achievements.
  • The games work on PCs as well as tablets and Windows phones.

Cons

  • To download the game collection, users must agree to the terms that allow Microsoft to access the player's "Pictures" folder.
  • The game doesn't look or feel exactly like the classic Windows desktop solitaire game.
  • Early versions of the game presented issues with the Daily Challenge Leaderboards and a few other glitches, so players who want a more functional version need to make sure they are downloading the newest version.
  • Past Windows upgrades have caused Solitaire for Windows 8 players to receive 01600 or 002000 error messages and lose their ability to connect to Xbox.

The most downloaded free game in the Windows Store, Solitaire for Windows 8, offers five challenging solitaire card games: the classic Klondike version as well as Spider, FreeCell, Pyramid and TriPeaks.

Pros

  • For the first time in 20 years, Microsoft did not include a desktop version of solitaire in its system. This solitaire collection makes up for that omission.
  • Solitaire for Windows 8 games are suitable for nearly all ages.
  • Five games are included in this one download, so players can enjoy new and different card game challenges.
  • The classic Klondike solitaire game allows players to choose one- or three-card draw, Vegas or standard scoring and timekeeping.
  • Players can customize their themes with their own digitized photos or choose different themes for card deck styles, face-card photos, background styles and fun game effects.
  • Daily challenges keep the games interesting and fresh.
  • The collection works on touch screen computers as well as with traditional mouse and keyboard controls.
  • Players can re-set their gameplay statistics.
  • In-game medals are awarded when players complete various objectives in each mode.
  • Players connect to their Xbox accounts to earn game achievements.
  • The games work on PCs as well as tablets and Windows phones.

Cons

  • To download the game collection, users must agree to the terms that allow Microsoft to access the player's "Pictures" folder.
  • The game doesn't look or feel exactly like the classic Windows desktop solitaire game.
  • Early versions of the game presented issues with the Daily Challenge Leaderboards and a few other glitches, so players who want a more functional version need to make sure they are downloading the newest version.
  • Past Windows upgrades have caused Solitaire for Windows 8 players to receive 01600 or 002000 error messages and lose their ability to connect to Xbox.