Today is May 22nd which is National Solitaire Day #NationalSolitaireDay. Do you play Solitaire because I do multiple times a day on my phone and sometimes on Facebook and I used to have a deck of cards I kept on my coffee table so I could play while watching TV. Before you ask about Charlie he does play cards with me at times and I’ve tried to teach Charlie to play Solitaire but he didn’t like the game.
As for David sometimes he will play especially if I’ve online and get stuck I give him the phone to see if he can help me win. I don’t like to lose ever. How about you? What is your favorite Solitaire game and why? I like Solitaire Tales but I play Solitaire, Spider Solitaire and even Freecell and I’m ready to find a new game to play. How about you?
On National Solitaire Day on May 22, let’s acknowledge the brilliance behind the game of solitaire and how solitaire has helped entertain us for years. Did you know there is so much history behind the game of solitaire and numerous fun facts!
Remember the hours spent playing solitaire after it was launched on Microsoft Windows in 1990? Well, you aren’t alone in your obsession with this card game, since there are over 242 million people from over 200 Countries who are equally addicted to Solitaire. However, solitaire wasn’t solely created as a fun game by Microsoft.
Did you know solitaire was created to teach people how to use the mouse attached to computers and train them to become accustomed to the device. Today, solitaire is one of the most beloved and viral PC games known to mankind and, seeing how solitaire is played by millions of people across the globe, it seems like the trend of solitaire is going to continue for years to come.
Due to the popularity of the game solitaire, Microsoft declared May 22nd as National Solitaire Day in 2018. The purpose of National Solitaire Day is to recognize the card game that has reigned supreme for over 30 years by hosting large-scale celebrations. The National Solitaire Day event itself has gained a lot of traction in the past few years and even broke records of the most games of solitaire ever played in one day in 2020.
Other official commemorations of the event by Microsoft include special surprises for the players, a double XP bonus in the game on Windows and mobiles, and video testimonials recorded for the purpose of honoring fans. Did you know Solitaire was also honored in the Video Game Hall of Fame in 2019.
NATIONAL SOLITAIRE DAY ACTIVITIES
- The easiest way to celebrate National Solitaire Day is to get on your computer and play the game online. You can play solitaire for hours without being judged today.
- Play the solitaire game online or in-person with friends because all you have to do is arrange a time and host different matches.
- Today is a great day to have some fun with National Solitaire Day and host a solitaire-themed party and don’t forget you can get really creative with the decor, food items, and costumes.
FACTS ABOUT SOLITAIRE
- Did you know Solitaire is also known as ‘Patience.’
- The top solitaire score is 24,113.
- The name solitaire originated from the Latin word ‘solitarius’, meaning ‘alone’.
- A woman made $250,000 playing solitaire. Wouldn’t that have been nice?
- Solitaire has five variations of solitaire including Klondike, FreeCell, Spider, TriPeaks, and Pyramid.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL SOLITAIRE DAY
- To ace the game of solitaire, it is essential to keep track of the colors, suits, and numbers of the cards. Therefore, players experience an improvement in memory.
- Like every other game, solitaire can’t be formed without a strategy, hence, those who play the game often are feeding their brain with the ability to form quick strategies.
- Since a lot of concentration is required to play solitaire, solitaire players often tend to focus on the game and end up forgetting about the troubles of life. The state of being in the present reduces anxiety and calms the mind.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
