Why did Microsoft include Solitaire in Windows?
Microsoft added Solitaire to Windows 3.0 in 1990 partly to help people learn to use a mouse by dragging and dropping cards.
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Solitaire facts and facts about solitaires, from the Random Facts shelf.
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Who created Windows Solitaire?
Windows Solitaire was created by a Microsoft intern named Wes Cherry, who wasn't paid royalties for it.
Is Solitaire in the Video Game Hall of Fame?
Microsoft Solitaire was inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame in 2019.
Where does the name Klondike come from?
The Klondike version of solitaire is named after the Klondike Gold Rush.
What is solitaire called in the UK?
In the UK, solitaire is usually called "patience."
Who designed the Windows Solitaire card backs?
Susan Kare designed the card backs for Windows Solitaire.
Can every FreeCell game be won?
Almost every FreeCell deal can be won, but deal #11982 among the original 32,000 Windows deals is unsolvable.
Did Napoleon play solitaire?
According to legend, Napoleon played solitaire while in exile.
What happens when you win Windows Solitaire?
Winning Windows Solitaire triggers the famous bouncing cards animation.
How often can you win Klondike solitaire?
Studies suggest that about 82% of Klondike solitaire games are winnable with perfect play.