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Posted September 29, 2015
My grandfather is 90 years old, and his ancient computer just died. He had Windows 98 on it and used it only to play solitaire, mahjong, etc. The family got him a new Windows 7 computer and asked me to put games on it. The problem is I couldn't find any simple card or board games that weren't filled with ads, buttons for downloads, or some allegedly epic fantasy story about anime girls. He just wants plain cards. Even the games that come standard with Windows constantly flash ads or try to open a webpage. He does not have an internet connection, and he does not have the computer skills to learn linux or use dos box. He is suspicious of ads and will refuse to play games with them, thinking they are trying to scam him. I will have to buy the games and download them myself or give him a boxed edition. Any suggestions?
This question / problem has been solved by tinyEimage
Posted September 29, 2015
I have the Hoyle Games on Gamersgate, Card and Board games. Last time I checked they were still DRM free and I love them. They have all the basics and then some more fancy titles (and they do cheat at backgammon), but it's all there and it's strait forward playing. Sure you can decorate your avatar, IF YOU WANT, but that's totally optional.
Post edited September 29, 2015 by tinyE
Posted September 29, 2015
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tinyE: Hoyle Games on Gamersgate
This looks perfect! Thanks!
Posted September 29, 2015
The regular card games in Windows 7 doesn't have ads, that only applies to Windows 8 and later.
Posted September 29, 2015
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Prah: The regular card games in Windows 7 doesn't have ads, that only applies to Windows 8 and later.
Windows 7's latest version has the Microsoft Solitaire Collection instead of the older games. His computer did have this. I'm not sure how to revert it.
Posted September 29, 2015
If he's okay with playing on a website, http://worldofsolitaire.com/ is fantastic for this.
Posted September 29, 2015
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Jalixx3: He is suspicious of ads and will refuse to play games with them, thinking they are trying to scam him.
It’s funny to see how your grandfather understands more about ads in software than most of the "digital generation" people I’ve met ;)
Posted September 29, 2015
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tinyE: I have the Hoyle Games on Gamersgate, Card and Board games. Last time I checked they were still DRM free and I love them. They have all the basics and then some more fancy titles (and they do cheat at backgammon), but it's all there and it's strait forward playing. Sure you can decorate your avatar, IF YOU WANT, but that's totally optional.
Oh boy, I've spent way too much time on various iterations of those over the years.
Posted September 29, 2015
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Jalixx3: He is suspicious of ads and will refuse to play games with them, thinking they are trying to scam him.
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vv221: It’s funny to see how your grandfather understands more about ads in software than most of the "digital generation" people I’ve met ;)
Yeah. He gets the reality of it. They are actually trying to scam him.
Posted September 29, 2015
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Marioface5: If he's okay with playing on a website, http://worldofsolitaire.com/ is fantastic for this.
Cool website (I've just played a quick game), but according to the OP grandpa doesn't have an internet connection.
Posted September 29, 2015
About the DOSBox part, you could make a shorcut (GOG style) so he can play a DOS game without the tweaking. Just clickclick and start playing.
Posted October 01, 2015
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Marioface5: If he's okay with playing on a website, http://worldofsolitaire.com/ is fantastic for this.
Looks like they have a good offline version as well. Thanks for the heads-up.
Posted October 01, 2015
http://www.bigfishgames.com/download-games/genres/5/card-board.html

( just ignore their Big Fish Casino crap )
Post edited October 01, 2015 by Painted_Doll
Posted October 01, 2015
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Painted_Doll: http://www.bigfishgames.com/download-games/genres/5/card-board.html

( just ignore their Big Fish Casino crap )
+1 for bigfishgames.
WoW 90... i guess Heathstone is too much hu? :D
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