Classic Windows Solitaire
Do you want to restore the Windows lonely on a PC equipped with Windows 10 o Windows 8 / 8.1? Nothing easier. As I told you at the beginning, just download Microsoft Solitaire Collection, or the collection of solitaires that Microsoft itself has made available directly on the Microsoft Store and it's done. The game in question includes five different solitaire games: Klondike, FreeCell, Spider, TriPeaks and Pyramid.
Unlike the "historical" variant of solitaire, Microsoft Solitaire also offers challenges on a daily basis that involve the achievement of various objectives to earn coins and trophies. It can be used for free, but eventually it is also available in a paid variant (which costs € 1,99 / month or € 14,99 / year) that does not include advertisements and increases the number of coins available in the challenges.
To download the solitaire on your computer, connect to the section dedicated to it on the Microsoft Store online, pigia sul pulsating Get and, once the window of the Microsoft Storeclick on your button Install, then log in to yours if necessary Microsoft account (if you don't already have one, you can fix it right away by reading my guide focused on how to create a Microsoft account).
When installation is complete, start Microsoft Solitaire Collection by selecting its icon from the Start menu (on Windows 10) or from the Start Screen (on Windows 8 / 8.1), by clicking on the button with the windows flag located at the bottom left of the taskbar.
In the window that opens, then choose the type of solitaire you want to try your hand at (eg. Klondike o Spider), by clicking on the relevant button next to the section Matches (top), and start playing. By selecting the item Challenges from the initial menu of the game, it is also possible to try, as I mentioned in the previous lines, in timed challenges against other online users.
If, on the other hand, you want to intervene on the game settings, press the button with the three lines horizontally at the top left and, from the menu that appears, click on the item options. I also point out the possibility of changing the appearance of the solitaire by going to the section Temi, always accessible from the same menu.
Alternative Windows Solitaire
The solitaire made available directly by Microsoft has not convinced you in a particular way or in any case you are looking for valid ones alternative to the latter? Then take a look at the titles of third-party developers belonging to the same category that I have reported to you below. I'm sure you'll be able to find at least one that can grab your attention.
123 Free Solitaire
If you prefer to play a purely classic solitaire in terms of interface, don't think twice and install 123 Free Solitaire: This is a free collection of solitaire games including Klondike, Diplomat, Spider, FreeCell, Pyramid and other popular card games running without the slightest problem on all versions of Windows. Note that it is eventually available in a paid variant (costs $ 19,95), which includes some extra features.
To download it to your PC, connect to its official website and click on the button Free Downlad. Once the download is complete, open the pacchetto d'installazione di 123 Free Solitaire (es. 123freesolitaire-vxxxx-setup.exe) and, in the window that appears on the desktop, first click on the button Yes and on that Next. Then select the item I accept the agreement and click to lock your button Next twice, then on the button install and, finally, about that Finish. If you are using Windows 10Instead, you can download the version of the game available on the Microsoft Store, which is designed specifically for the latest operating system of the Redmond company.
Now that you see the Solitaire window on your desktop, all you have to do is choose the game you prefer (Pyramid, Spider, Flower Garden etc.) from the list that is proposed to you, click on the button OK and… have fun!
During the game, you can start a new game or choose a new solitaire by pressing on the voice Ranges (top left) and clicking on the buttons New game e Select a Solitaire. To change the appearance of the solitaire, however, click on the item Appearance (always on top) and make your own customizations to the back of the cards and to the game table using the available buttons and items.
You can also access the game options and intervene on them, in order to customize the solitaire as you see fit, by clicking on the item Tools (which is always at the top of the window) and then on the button Options.
Solitaire 3D
Another nice Windows Solitaire that is definitely worth a try is Solitaire 3D, which includes some of the card games most loved by users around the world: Klondike, Spider, Pyramid, Frog and many more. It works on all versions of Windows (as well as on macOS) and, as you can easily guess from the name itself, it differs from the other solitaires that I have already proposed to you for its three-dimensional graphics. Basically it is free, but eventually it is available in a paid variant (costs $ 9,95) including some extra features.
To download it on your PC, connected to its official website, click on the link Mac / PC which is on the right and then on that Download Windows version that appears on the screen. When the download is complete, open the game installation package (eg. FreeSolitaire3D.exe) and, in the window that opens, click the button Si. Therefore, press on the button Next, select the voice I accept the agreement and presses the button again Next four more times in a row. Then finish the setup by clicking on the buttons install e Finish.
At this point, start Solitaire 3D by double-clicking on it collegamento that has been added to the desktop and adjusts, through the window that appears on the screen, the game settings (display mode, sounds, etc.), then presses the button Play. Once the main screen of the game is displayed, press the button New Player located in the lower left. Then type the nickname you want to use in the field Player Name, indicate your nationality via the drop-down menu Country e pulsing sul pulsating Continue.
Now select the type of solitaire you want to play by choosing it from the list on the left and press the button New at the top right to start a new game. If, on the other hand, you want to change the game table used, the back of the cards, the type of display and so on, press the button Options on the main screen of the game or, when solitaire is running, click on the button Menu situato in alto a destra e seleciona la voce Options give the menu check if you press.
Windows Solitaire online
Can't download and install new games on your computer but just can't stop your urge to play solitaire? It's not a problem! You can also have fun directly and comfortably from the browser window, using one of the solitaires online that I have reported to you below. I hope you like them!
World of Solitaire
The first of the online solutions that I suggest you consider is World of Solitaire. It offers a wide range of solitaire games, including Klondike, Spider, FreeCell Pyramid, all playable for free and without having to register (creating an account is only useful for counting points and keeping preferences in memory). Note that the site is based on technology HTML5, which means it works flawlessly with any browser and any operating system (including Windows, of course) without the need for Flash Player, Java or other plugins.
To start playing, just go to the World of Solitaire website. The solitaire proposed by default is the Klondike. If you want to select a different one, just click the button Choose Partita located at the top left, click on the name of the game you want to start and press the button Play, to kick off a new game with your chosen solitaire game.
To adjust the settings and change the appearance of the solitaire use, instead, the items attached to the window which you can access by clicking on the button options at the top right.
Net Solitaire
Another nice online solitaire that I invite you to try is Net Solitaire. It includes Klondike, Spider, Pyramid, FreeCell and many others, all playable at no cost and without having to register. It doesn't include any kind of options but it has a very nice user interface. Again, the site is based on HTML5 technology and therefore does not require external plugins to function.
To start playing, connect to the Net Solitaire main page and click on the name of the solitaire you prefer among those available in the list in the center of the page. To change the type of solitaire later, click on the button GAMES which is located at the bottom left, while to restart the current game click on the button New.
Google Solitaire
Did you know that by typing special keywords in the bar of Google Is it possible to play solitaire, the Klondike to be precise, directly from the web browser and, above all, directly from the famous search engine? No? Well, now you know. If the thing interests you, I'll explain immediately how to proceed.
First, visit the Google home page, then type in the term solitary or the words solitaire game in the search bar located in the center and press the button Submit on the computer keyboard. On the search results page that will be shown to you at this point, click on the item Click to play that you find attached to the rectangle with the preview of the solitaire placed at the top.
In the window that opens, select the difficulty level you prefer between Easy e Difficult, wait a few seconds for the cards to be dealt and you can start playing. There are no particular options, the only ones available are those to deactivate and reactivate the audio effects (by clicking on the icon with thespeaker top right), to undo the last move made (by clicking on the item Cancel bottom left) and to start the game all over again (by clicking on the item New bottom right).
Windows Solitaire
