Happy National Solitaire Day! On May 22, today recognizes a card game that has been around for more than two hundred years!
Also known as Klondike, the classic version of the game uses a standard deck of fifty-two playing cards.
The object of the game is to clear the board by creating a stack of cards from low to high in each suit. If the player completes each suit, the player wins the game of Solitaire.
It wasn’t until 1990 when the Microsoft® Corporation included Solitaire in Windows 3.0 that the game truly went viral.
Microsoft® Solitaire successfully helped teach computer users how to use a mouse and, in the process, ended up becoming one of the most played video games in history.
“…For the past thirty years, Microsoft® Solitaire has been providing great entertainment to hundreds of millions of players in every corner of the world, and we’re happy to announce that May 22 of each calendar year will officially be designated as National Solitaire Day, recognizing the day Microsoft first included Solitaire in Windows,” says American Studio Manager for Microsoft Casual Games Paul Jensen.
In 2012, Microsoft® evolved Solitaire into the Microsoft® Solitaire Collection. These changes feature five of the top Solitaire games in one app.
Since then, the game has been played by over two hundred and forty-two million people!
Microsoft® Solitaire Collection is available as a free download from the Windows, iPhone, and Android App Stores.
HOW TO OBSERVE
There’s no need to be particularly productive to celebrate the day – just play some Solitaire!
Either on a computer, laptop, tablet, phone, or “go retro” and play using real cards. And use #NationalSolitaireDay to post on social media to share in the fun of this classic card game.
In 2015, Microsoft® Solitaire celebrated its 25th anniversary.
In 2019, the game was Inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame. It is incredible to see what has transpired from a simple game that came with the Windows 3.0 operating system.
May 22, 2020 marks the 30th Anniversary of Microsoft® Solitaire! With a worldwide appeal, Microsoft® Solitaire Collection hosts tens of millions of players per month, from over two hundred countries, in sixty-five different languages!
Microsoft® founded National Solitaire Day on May 22, 2018 to celebrate one of the most played computer games.
In 2018, the Registrar at National Day Calendar® proclaimed the day to be observed annually on May 22.
In 2019, the game was Inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame. It is incredible to see what has transpired from a simple game that came with the Windows 3.0 operating system.
May 22, 2020 marks the 30th Anniversary of Microsoft® Solitaire! With a worldwide appeal, Microsoft® Solitaire Collection hosts tens of millions of players per month, from over two hundred countries, in sixty-five different languages!
Even after thirty years, Microsoft® Solitaire remains among the most played games on the planet.
Within this vast and diverse audience, players complete over one hundred million hands of Solitaire every day!
Three decades later, Microsoft® is excited to celebrate this major milestone with fans across the globe.
Players can celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Microsoft® Solitaire every day in May with special surprises, exclusive events, and double XP bonuses in-game on Windows 10 & Mobile Devices (iOS & Android).
Microsoft® Solitaire is also honoring its fans by featuring video testimonials that share why they have loved playing for so many years.
In addition to daily activities, all are invited to join the RECORD-BREAKING event, May 22, to help reach the most games of Microsoft® Solitaire completed in one day.
HISTORY
National Solitaire Day continues that celebration with an annual event recognizing the contributions Microsoft® Solitaire has provided in the computer age of the game.
Remember, no cheating!
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