The iPhone has thousands of games available for download, but few are as well known as the basic game of Solitaire. Solitaire is a card game that can be played alone, and has been a feature of computer gaming since the PC was created. Solitaire has always been available on the Microsoft Windows operating system platform and has been a popular choice for the casual gamer because it is easy to learn and games are fast.http://www.apple.com/webapps/games/solitaireforiphone.html

So, it was only natural that there would be Solitaire game available for the iPhone. This guide will provide some basic tips on how to play Solitaire on the iPhone, and will help you out if you're new to the game or new to this version of the game.

To download and install Solitaire for the iPhone, follow these steps:

1. Go to the App Store by pressing the App Store icon on your iPhone
2. Press the Search icon and type "Solitaire" into the search field.
3. Several options will appear for this search term. Press the option for the free version of Solitaire by MobilityWare.http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id359917414?mt=8http://www.mobilityware.com/iApps/Default.htm
4. Press the "FREE" icon, then press the "INSTALL" icon that replaces it.
5. You may be prompted for your iTunes password. Enter your password and press "OK" to continue.
6. Solitaire will then be downloaded and installed onto your iPhone.

To play Solitaire for the iPhone, press the Solitaire icon. This will open the application, allowing you to start playing the game. The iPhone version of Solitaire is the same as most any version you have played before, so it should be familiar to get going.

• Press the "new" icon at the bottom of the screen to start a new game. Cards are dealt, but the timer does not start until you turn over or move a card or cards.
• Use your finger to drag and drop single cards or stacks of cards. Press the card stack to turn over new cards.
• If you make a mistake, press the "undo' icon at the bottom right of the screen. You can undo as many moves as you'd like.
• If you need a hint, press the "hint" icon at the bottom of the screen.
• To change any of the game options, press the "info" icon at the bottom left of the screen.

The iPhone Solitaire application allows you to customize your game play in several ways:

1. Change the background wallpaper for a different look
2. Choose your favorite card art
3. Choose from standard or Vegas scoring
4. Choose from Draw 1 or Draw 3 to change the difficulty level of your Solitaire experience

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