Applies to these editions of Windows Vista:

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What's new in Windows Vista games?

There is one new game in this version of Windows: Purble Place. Five classic games have been updated with new graphics: Solitaire, FreeCell, Minesweeper, Spider Solitaire, and Hearts. The five classic games haven't changed their rules, their scoring, or other aspects of game play. Click the title links to play the games. Click How to play for rules and tips.

New games

Game

Rules and tips

Open Purble Place by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Games, and then clicking Purble Place.

How to play

Classic games

Game

Rules and tips

Open Solitaire by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Games, and then clicking Solitaire.

How to play

Open FreeCell by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Games, and then clicking FreeCell.

How to play

Open Minesweeper by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Games, and then clicking Minesweeper.

How to play

Open Spider Solitaire by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Games, and then clicking Spider Solitaire.

How to play

Open Hearts by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Games, and then clicking Hearts.

How to play

Note

Note

One game, 3‑D Space Cadet Pinball, has been retired.

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