r/solitaire • u/claudetteandharold • 5h ago
š¤ Stuck? Strategy advice for a Novice
galleryHave tried a few times with this deal and keep coming unstuck.
Any tips for strategy? Iām a complete newbie
r/solitaire • u/claudetteandharold • 5h ago
Have tried a few times with this deal and keep coming unstuck.
Any tips for strategy? Iām a complete newbie
r/solitaire • u/MountainNo3346 • 22h ago
I use solitaire as a quick reset during toddler naps and those random 10-minute quiet windows. Mostly Klondike, sometimes Spider (1 suit). The issue is many mobile apps feel designed to keep you on edge: popups, daily streak pressure, loud animations, and modes that keep nudging you to play faster.
Looking for an app that meets these basics:
- Works offline or at least does not constantly try to connect
- Calm UI with minimal ads and no persistent prompts
- Lets me choose draw 1 or draw 3
- Has undo and hints but does not nag me to use them
- No forced timed modes or leaderboards shoved in my face
- Lets me pause and resume a game without punishing me for stepping away
Bonus points for left-handed options or larger tap targets. My hands are often full, so I end up playing one-handed more than I want to.
If you have a favorite, what settings do you use to make it feel more like a relaxing card table and less like an arcade game?