What platforms does AcidSolitaire Collection support?
The AcidSolitaire Collection is currently available for:
- Windows Vista /XP /2000
- Palm OS Palm OS 3.5 and higher
If you would like us to support other platforms, let us know. Send an email to support@red-mercury.com.
Are all AcidSolitaire Collection games for Windows really winnable?
Yes. All games in AcidSolitaire Collection games for Windows are winnable.
They may not be easy, but they can be won. Games are numbered in order of difficulty from easy to hard.
Are all AcidSolitaire Collection Palm OS games winnable?
AcidSolitaire: AcidSolitaire for Windows only includes winnable games. However, AcidSolitaire for Palm currently includes games that are not winnable. In fact if you are playing Deal 3 mode on the Palm version, quite a few deals are not winnable.
AcidFreecell: Almost all deals in the Palm OS version are winnable, that's what makes AcidFreecell fun. Every game that we thought was impossible has since been won. If you've got one you think is unwinnable, let us know and we'll post the game number to see if anyone can get it.
AcidSpider: All games in AcidSpider for Palm OS are winnable. They may not be easy, but they can be won. If you've got one you think is unwinnable, let us know and we'll post the game number to see if anyone can get it.
What is EZ Play™?
After years of playing Solitaire, we have developed EZ Play to create a way to play games that doesn't get in the way of your fun. EZ Play offers a variety of ways to play so you can play the way you want to play.
EZ Play incorporates our Intellimove auto-play system and Sparkle Hints. Cards automatically move to the most strategic location. Cycle through possible moves to select your best available move.
AcidSolitaire Collection for Windows includes various ways to move cards, choose from drag and drop, single-click, and double-click. You can use your mouse, the mouse scroll wheel/button, the arrow keys and other shortcut commands on your keyboard. There is a keyboard shortcut for almost everything you need to make the games easier to play.
On Palm handhelds, EZ Play enables single handed game play using your 5-way navigator. Press left or right on the 5-way navigator to show possible moves. Press the center to move selected cards. Press up to undo moves. Press down to request a Sparkle Hint.
What is Intellimove™?
IntelliMove incorporates intelligent, intuitive game play movement that knows what you are thinking (almost!) IntelliMove won't bother you with moves that won't get you anywhere in the game. Your cards will move effortlessly to where they should go.
To take full advantage of Intellimove, select either single-click or double-click move mode from the options menu. When you click or double-click on a card, the card will move to the best location available.
What are Sparkle Hints™?
Sparkle Hints, one part of the IntelliMove system, highlight the best possible moves. Sparkle Hints are presented in order of usefulness. Cycle through all the Sparkle Hints until you find a move you like.
AcidSolitaire Collection for Windows: Request a Sparkle Hint by pressing the "H" key on the key board or, click the Menu button in the toolbar and select Sparkle hint from the menu list.
AcidSolitaire Collection for Palm OS: You can use your 5-way navigator to view all Sparkle Hints or request a Sparkle Hint from the drop down menu.