CNET Editors' review
As nostalgic as the image of the classic green Solitaire may be, 123 Free Solitaire 2009 7.1 offers the same fun plus more games and sleeker looks.
Following the quick installation, the program will ask you to choose which Solitaire game you would like to play. The list is comprised of 12 games: Diplomat, Eighteens, Flower Garden, Free Cell, Grandfather's Clock, Klondike, Pyramid, Royal Rendezvous, Spider, Spider One Suit, Spider Two Suit, and Yukon. Clicking on each will create a preview of the respective game. This preview includes an image, number of decks, game time, difficulty level, skill level, chance of winning, and number of deals.
After you select your game, a new screen will appear. This game screen looks modern; it looks more Windows Vista style, with animated buttons, and richer color that is more attractive than its accessories tab grandfather is. This version has all of the old buttons including undo/redo, new game, and auto play. It also includes an option to change the background so you are not stuck with the bland green color. If you ever need Solitaire assistance, the help tab includes a Web site link, as well as a pop-out help menu.
123 Free Solitaire 2009 7.1 is fun if you love classic solitaire. It is a great upgrade with multiple games and a good-looking interface, perfect for avid time-passers or procrastinators alike.
Publisher's Description
From TreeCardGames:
123 Free Solitaire 2011 card games collection includes 12 Solitaire Card Games: Diplomat, Eighteens, Flower Garden, FreeCell, Grandfather's Clock, Klondike, Pyramid, Royal Rendezvous, Spider solitaire, Spider Solitaire One Suit, Spider Solitaire Two Suits, and Yukon. 123 Free Solitaire 2011 features a winning layout, fast game play, rich sounds, extensive options, and quality help. Each solitaire has more than 9 trillion possible games to play. Now you can play 123 Free Solitaire 2011 online, upload your scores, and enter the online Leaderboards to compare your scores with all 123 Free Solitaire players around the world.
What's new in this version: Version 8.0 includes: The deal animation has been improved with a shadow effect on each card dealt. Not only is the new animation faster, it is also more realistic and visually appealing. The Select a Solitaire dialog box now uses new preview images and graphic indicators for 'Game time', 'Difficulty level', 'Skill level' and 'Chance of winning'. The solitaire layouts have been redesigned to better fit the user's screen resolution. The indicators for the waste and tableau piles have been graphic... See all new features
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All versions:
4.0 starsout of 425 votes
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Current version:
3.8 starsout of 15 votes
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"Fun selection of card games."
Version: 123 Free Solitaire 2011 8.0
Pros
The graphics are good, with nice big cards.All the games are fun to play, and I particularly enjoy playing 'Yukon'. You can turn off the option for the automatic moving of the cards if you want, which is a good idea.
Cons
In Solitaire,the option to have three cards turned instead of a single card should be included.
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"Best free solitaire game ever made"
Version: 123 Free Solitaire 2011 8.0
Pros
Twelve solitaire games and a good choice of graphics. Even my daughter likes it.
Cons
I cannot ask for more.
Summary
I'm satisfied with my 123 Free Solitaire.
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"works great. no probs"
Version: 123 Free Solitaire 2011 8.0
Pros
improved play over the older version. bigger cards
Cons
limited number of games but then I mostly only play Spider 2 anyway. I would like to have a summary of games won vs lost.
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"AVG won't let me download it because of spyware."
Version: 123 Free Solitaire 2011 8.0
Pros
It didn't stop me a few months ago downloading it on another pc. I liked the older version also.
Cons
AVG says it contains a trojan horse.
Summary
On this computer under this account I can't download it. The maker needs to clarify this problem.
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"Disturbs my monitor (!)"
Version: 123 Free Solitaire 2011 8.0
Pros
Free version used to work fine.
Cons
Makes fan turn on in DELL 21 inch monitor always when laying down the cards, which has never happened with any other program. I am very suspicious of this. Changed card views this time.
Summary
At your own risk.
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"123 FREE SOLITAIRE"
Version: 123 Free Solitaire 2011 8.0
Pros
OFFERS A LOT OF DIFFERENT GAMES TO PLAY FOR FREE
Cons
I'M STILL LOOKING FOR THE CON'S INSTALLED ON WIN 7 AND RAN LIKE OLDER OP SYSTEMS
Summary
READ PRO'S AND CON'S
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"Layout good, clarity excellent"
Version: 123 Free Solitaire 2011 8.0
Pros
My husband plays Free cell most of the time and enjoys using this program.
Cons
I like Scorpion which is not included in this Free Solitaire.
Summary
Overall good composition but a few more choices in challenges would make all the difference
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"Nice selection of card games"
Version: 123 Free Solitaire 2011 8.0
Pros
card games for alla ges so can let children play
Cons
none that I have discovered
Summary
Like this product
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"Very happy but with one unmet wish..."
Version: 123 Free Solitaire 2011 8.0
Pros
All I really have played is freecell so I have no idea whether the other games add value. It does a nice job of freecell. You can allow the game to automatically push cards up above the aces etc or you can turn this feature off including turning it off mid-game as you want to pull cards down from above the aces to allow you to move a card. The game does a nice job of using all the space with my large flat screen.
Cons
The biggest item I miss from the Microsoft Freecell is the ability to play the same deal of cards over and over until I beat it. Now, if I ask to play a new game, I have no way to try something new on the set of cards that just beat me.
A much smaller item is that I don't see a way to peek to see the suit of a buried ace as sometimes you need to uncover the ace of hearts more urgently than the ace of diamonds.Summary
Overall, I am pleased. My slight preferences for some added features are not strong enough to search out and buy another version of this game.
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"well balanced"
Version: 123 Free Solitaire 2011 8.0
Pros
user friendly
Cons
nothing to speak of
Summary
very practical but yet advanced .good games and custom set up features
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