At Target, there is a tiny little aisle of cheap one-CD software games priced at $10 or less. Which ones aren't insidious? [more inside]
posted by Ky on Jun 26, 2009 - 19 answers

What is the name of this solitaire card game? [more inside]
posted by iconjack on Mar 3, 2009 - 2 answers

Some years ago someone showed me how to play a simple solitaire card game that was called (I think, with heavy emphasis on 'think') 'suicide'. I've forgotten how it was played, and I was wondering if the hive mind can help me remember. [more inside]
posted by planetthoughtful on Dec 30, 2008 - 5 answers

I was once taught a form of solitaire that could be played without a playing surface. Anyone have an idea? [more inside]
posted by mbatch on Dec 27, 2008 - 13 answers

"I need Spider Solitaire exactly the same as on the old computer", said mom. Anyone able to point me in the direction of an EXACT (The purchased one from Apple, apparently isn't close enough) copy of the windows version for MAC? Or does she have to buy a copy of Windows and run it on their mac?
posted by dripped on Feb 7, 2008 - 9 answers

Is any given deal of standard Solitaire, perfectly played, "winnable"? [more inside]
posted by penciltopper on Oct 12, 2007 - 21 answers

What are you spider solitaire strategies? [more inside]
posted by batcrazy on Dec 30, 2006 - 10 answers

Is there any way of extending the range of card backs for the windows-supplied solitaire game? If so, does anyone sell different card backs to use with it? [more inside]
posted by ackptui on Sep 18, 2005 - 1 answer

I'm looking for advice on a computer game that would allow me to put work aside, and give my brain a break.

A few things to note:

-I freelance illustrate. So the only boss I have to worry about is me
-I exclusively use a laptop that can only run 3d games at low settings (but it works!)
-FPS games give me motion sickness
-Sim games are fun, but sometimes the micromanagent and replay value is low.
-RTS games are great, but replay value is a must if I'm going to sink 50 dollars into it.
-MMPORGs: I love them, but i don't love the tedious time you have to sink into them to level up.
-Are gameboys a way to go instead?

Any suggestions?
posted by Hands of Manos on Nov 24, 2004 - 47 answers

Solo two-deck card games: what are these games called? [more inside]
posted by pomegranate on May 25, 2004 - 3 answers