Microsoft’s Windows Solitaire Collection has officially reached over 100 million users, proving that it’s still the go-to for bored office workers the world over.
Admit it: if you own a Windows machine, you’ve more than likely fired up Solitaire at least once. If you work a particularly boring office job, you probably have it open in a hidden window all the time.
If so, then congratulations – you’re officially one of the many who’ve propelled Microsoft’s Solitaire Collection into superstardom. The Redmond giant confirmed this week that its trademark card suite has reached over 100 million unique users.
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That amounts to some 55 million games of Solitaire a week. Go figure.
Microsoft states that players invested in Solitaire collection have cumulatively earned more than 1.3 billion Gamerscore, adding that the game – in general – is “one of the most played games of all time on any Windows OS.”
If you’re a Solitaire enthusiast, here’s some good news for you. Microsoft has confirmed that the title will be headed to iOS and Android devices by the end of this year, and will feature cross-platform play and Xbox Live integration.
Just in case getting your fix on one platform wasn’t enough.
Microsoft went a step further to announce that Windows 10 users will get access to “Events”, in which players can compete head to head for the greatest score possible. Speaking on the feature, the company stated that Events would let users “stack up against your friends and the community” while building their “Solitaire legacy.”
Hold up.
Yes, you’ll be able to build a “Solitaire legacy” – an esoteric and amorphous definition that’s somehow meant to infer that what you do in the card game matters. Sure, most of us will prefer to fly under the radar, but oh no – Microsoft wants to make sure your Solitaire achievements get etched in the annals of history.
So much for keeping this one out of your boss’ gaze.
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