Microsoft Solitaire wants to set a world record today

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What you need to know

  • Microsoft Solitaire is an incredibly popular card game played around the world.
  • Microsoft wants to set a world record today.
  • The company wants you to play Microsoft Solitaire between the next 24 hours.
  • You can get Microsoft Solitaire for free through the Microsoft Store.

Microsoft Solitaire is a popular card game and it seems like the company wants to set a world record on its 30th anniversary. Today, the company announced that the game hosts 35 million players each month from more than 200 countries. In order to commemorate the occasion, it wants to set a world record.

The press release said the following.

We're celebrating the 30th anniversary by inviting all players to join our record-breaking event today, with our goal to reach the most games of Microsoft Solitaire completed in one day. Join us as we embark on this record-breaking mission by downloading Microsoft Solitaire Collection for free on Windows, iOS, or Android, or play right through your browser.

Let's see how high the final player count goes. If you're reading this and love Microsoft Solitaire, be sure to play it today.

Asher Madan

Asher Madan handles gaming news for Windows Central. Before joining Windows Central in 2017, Asher worked for a number of different gaming outlets. He has a background in medical science and is passionate about all forms of entertainment, cooking, and antiquing.