I began writing solitaire games back when I got my first PC, and was learning BASIC. This was back in 1987 or so. My first games were text-mode games for MS-DOS, written with Microsoft QuickBASIC. My early games are collected on the Text-Mode Solitaires page. Around 1990 I began to write graphics-mode programs for MS-DOS, and distribute them as shareware thru BBS's (bulletin board systems) and disk distribution services. Solitaire Suite was one of the first, and most popular, shareware solitaire collections for DOS.
I made the transition to Windows in the early 1990's, and produced a number of solitaire games for the 16-bit Windows environment (Windows 3.x). By this time I was using Microsoft's Visual Basic development language. In the late 1990's I began to write games using Borland's C++ Builder, which provided a more powerful development environment, and the ability to create 32-bit programs for Windows 95, 98, and XP.
Today, with mega-collections containing hundreds of games, it's very difficult for a single developer, working part time, to complete. While there is always room for new and innovative developers to make their mark, I am instead focussing my love of solitaire on this web site, maintaining it as the largest and most comprehensive solitaire site in the world.
Shareware Solitaire Games by Randy Rasa
- 21 Solitaire
21 Solitaire is a collection of seven solitaire card games based on a Blackjack theme. The object of the games is to make Blackjack hands - that is, hands whose cards total 21 in value. - Absolute Yukon Solitaire
Absolute Yukon is a collection of twelve solitaire card games based on the classic game of 'Yukon', which traditionally ranks as one of the favorite solitaires of all time. 
Poker Solitaire Pack
Poker Solitaire Pack is a collection of seven solitaire (patience) games based on a poker theme. The games include both traditional games and games that are new and unique, designed especially for this collection.
Freeware Solitaire Games by Randy Rasa
- Chinese Solitaire
Chinese Solitaire is an original game combining the best elements of Klondike and Scorpion, with a distinctly Oriental flair. It offers ample opportunity for skill, yet it's very winnable. - Four Seasons Solitaire
Four Seasons is a Windows version of the classic solitaire, also known as 'Corner Card' and 'Vanishing Cross'. 
Idiot's Delight Solitaire
Idiot's Delight Solitaire is a new version of a classic solitaire known by many names, including 'Aces Up', 'Aces High', 'Four Aces', 'Firing Squad', 'Drivel', and of course, 'Idiot's Delight'.- Midnight Oil Solitaire
Midnight Oil is a free solitaire card game for Windows. It is one of the very best solitaires, offering ample opportunity for skillful play. - Mount Sunflower Solitaire
Like the peak from which it's named, the game of Mount Sunflower Sunflower is not a terribly difficult climb. Given sufficient patience and foresight, you'll conquer this mountain more often then not. - Poker Squares Solitaire
Poker Squares is a standard solitaire, described in numerous solitaire reference books. It also goes by the names 'Poker Solitaire' and 'Poker Patience'. - Pyramid Deluxe Solitaire
Pyramid Deluxe Solitaire is a SuperVGA version of the well-loved solitaire card game known as 'Pyramid', this game is easy to learn, but difficult to win, and offers plenty of room for skillful play. - Simple Pleasures Solitaire
Simple Pleasures is a collection of eight addictive solitaires. Some of the games are variations of standard games, but many were created especially for this program. MS-DOS. - Solitaire Suite
Solitaire Suite is a collection of seven card games, including Calculation, Concentration, Idiot's Delight, Osmosis, Midnight Oil, Monte Carlo, and Royal Cotillion. MS-DOS.
Other Solitaire Games by Randy Rasa
- Text-Mode DOS Solitaire Games by Randy Rasa
A collectio of free MS-DOS text-mode solitaire games created by Randy Rasa, including Concentration, Midnight Oil, Poker Squares, and Strategy.
