A downloadable game for macOS

Marc Solitaire is an early-release version of Aisleriot Solitaire for Apple Silicon and macOS. This version features:

  • Chris Aguilar's high-quality Solitaire cards
  • SpriteKit/CoreImage effects and animations for end-of-game
  • Apple help book describing all 90 games
  • Distributed as app bundle with Mac menus (no external downloads required)

FAQ

Is it a full port? Is it Apple Silicon native? Does it use Quartz/Mac menus?
Yes it's a full working port of Aisleriot Solitaire. Yes it is Apple Silicon native. Yes it uses Quartz and Mac menus.

Why is it called Marc Solitaire? Is it disappointing being a 30-something who can't spell their own name?
Marc is a quasi-acronym for Mark's AisleRiot Clone. And yes. 😞

Is it sandboxed? Why is macOS refusing to run sandboxed apps?
Yes and I don't know. No entitlements or external file access are required.

What is the default game?
It's Klondike single-card-draw with two redeals. You'll need to switch on the status bar to see how many redeals/cards you have left.

Will it be released for other platforms?
No. Other platforms can download Aisleriot Solitaire direct. At some point, a version for Intel Macs may be released.

Why release for a platform used by only a few percent of gamers?
Precisely because there are so few games for Apple Silicon - owing largely to lack of Unity support.

What are your future hopes for Marc Solitaire?

There'll be a pause in development now but ideally:

  • Proper end-of-game detection for Klondike and Freecell
  • Auto-piling to finish off Klondike games for the user
  • Hints that show the card to move not just display a dialog
  • Restoration of the many languages Aisleriot supports

Where can I find the code?
https://github.com/markmehere/solitaire/ (also includes the afdesign files for Chris Aguilar's cards)

StatusIn development
PlatformsmacOS
Release date Mar 30, 2023
Authormarkmehere
GenreCard Game
Code licenseGNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL)
Average sessionA few minutes
LanguagesEnglish
InputsMouse
LinksSource code

Download

Download
marc-solitaire.arm64.zip 22 MB

Development log

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