How do I resize the screen to make the cards bigger?
The game window can be resized at any time. Drag the edge of the window (top, left, right or bottom corner) with your mouse to resize the window to make it larger or smaller. Click the tiny window icons in the top-right corner of the screen to maximize or restore down the window.
Try playing in super tiny mode. Resize the screen as small as it will go by dragging the bottom-right corner inwards. It is fun to play using your mouse scroll wheel or the arrow keys to move cards.
Are all games winnable?
Yes. All AcidSolitaire Collection card games for Microsoft Windows are winnable. All unwinnable games have been removed.
AcidSolitaire has 50,000 winnable deal 1-card games and 50,000 winnable deal 3-card games.
AcidFreecell has over 2,000,000 winnable games.
AcidSpider has 50,000 one suit games, 50,000 two suit games and 1,000 four suit games.
How do I search for games that I played but haven't won?
After you've been playing for a while, you may notice that you have played more games than you have won. You can always go back and finish those unwon games and get your win percentage back up to 100%.
Select the select game option from the main menu. Click the unfinished game button to cycle through game numbers that you have started but not finished.
How do I add my own background pictures?
AcidSolitaire Collection games come with several different built-in backgrounds to choose from. You can also use any JPEG image as a background image. To change the background image, click the Menu Button and then select select background from the main menu.
Select a directory and click on an image. If the Preview Selection box is checked, you'll be able to preview your selection as you click on each image.
Have the backgrounds cycle after each win. It is a fun surprise to see the next image when you start a new game!
How do I fix background pictures that are tiled or cropped?
If you add your own background images, you can preserve your original image without cropping or tiling it by selecting match image aspect ratio from the select background dialog box.
Do I need to be connected to the internet to play?
You do not need to be connected to the Internet to play Red Mercury games. The games are installed and run directly on your computer.
If you would like to automatically register your game or check for updates, however, you will need to be connected to the Internet in order to do so.
How can I automatically check for updates?
You can check for updates from within the game if your computer is connected to the Internet. Select check for updates from the main menu and follow the instructions provided.
If the game cannot connect to the Internet, you can open your Internet browser and go to the product download page on the Red Mercury website to check for updates.
What's the easiest way to register my game?
You can register from within the game if your computer is connected to the Internet. Simply, select buy now/ register from the main menu and follow the instructions provided.
Once you submit your order, your game registration will process automatically. If the game cannot connect to the Internet, you will be prompted to open your Internet browser and go directly to the Red Mercury store to complete your order.
What's the fastest way to change the background picture?
To quickly change the background at any time, press the F1 or F2 key on the keyboard to cycle through background images.
Is there a quick way to exit the game?
Press the "Esc" key on the keyboard to quickly exit the game. Don't worry, your in-progress game will be saved and you'll be able to pick up the game where you left off.
My computer is slow, how can I speed the game up?
If you are playing almost full screen but the screen is not fully maximized, try maximizing the screen by clicking the maximize window icon in the upper right hand corner.
If that doesn't seem to speed things up a bit, uncheck the window effects preferences in the options menu.
The game seems to disappear when I am not playing?
If you stop playing for a few minutes, you may notice the game slowly fade into the background on your screen. When you move your cursor back over the game or start playing the game will reappear. The game window becomes translucent to make it easier to switch between programs. If you are concentrating on something at work and need to take a break, AcidSolitaire is there waiting for you.
If you step away from your computer for a while the game will gently fade into the background and the game clock automatically pauses after 3 minutes on no activity.
These window effects can be turned on/off from the options menu.
How do I turn the sound on/off?
You can mute the game sound effects and adjust the sound volume from the main menu.
What keyboard shortcuts are available?
Keyboard shortcuts make it fun and easy to play a number of different ways.
| Esc Key | Quickly hide game |
| F1/F2 | Change background |
| F9 | Return to default screen size |
| H Key | Sparkle hint |
| U Key | Undo move |
| R Key | Redo move |
| Z Key | Undo move |
| Y Key | Redo move |
| N Key | Start a new game |
| Ctrl + N Key | Find next game not won |
| C Key | Restart the current game |
| Space bar | Execute a move |
| Up arrow | Undo move |
| Down arrow | Redo move |
| Left/right arrow | Cycle through possible moves |
| Home Key | Sparkle hint |
| Backspace | Undo move |
| Mouse scroll wheel | Cycle through possible moves |
| Scroll wheel button | Execute moves |
| Mouse right click | Undo move |
| 0-9, J, Q, K | Locate specific cards |