Highest Score in Windows Solitaire

 Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q101766
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11

SUMMARY

In the Windows Solitaire game using Standard Scoring, the highest possible score is 24113.

MORE INFORMATION

Standard Scoring in the Windows Solitaire game is accomplished as follows:

  • You receive 5 points per card brought from the deck to the table and 10 points per card brought from the table to the foundation at the top.
  • Bonus points are calculated with the formula of 700,000 / (seconds to finish) if the game takes more than 30 seconds. If the game takes less than 30 seconds, no bonus point is awarded.

KBCategory: kbusage kbtool
KBSubcategory: win30 win31 wfw wfwg
Additional reference words: 3.00 3.0 3.0a 3.1 3.10 3.11 deck card

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Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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