For the past couple of days I have been having an issue with Solitaire. I have a annual subscription for ad free play that’s good until 10/26/26. Lately when I call the game up I have to wait through a 30 second ad. F…
Ah, Solitaire. The quintessential card game that has saved us from boredom during countless hours of waiting—whether it’s at the doctor’s office, on a long flight, or, let’s be honest, at work when we’re supposed to be doing something productive. It’s a simple game where you can lose yourself in thought while trying to stack cards in the right order. But what happens when your peaceful game of Solitaire is interrupted by an ad that has no way to close? Cue the eye rolls and deep sighs.
So, picture this: You’re in the zone, making strategic moves, feeling like a card-playing genius. Then, out of nowhere, a pop-up ad appears, blocking your view of your carefully laid out cards. You think, “No problem! Just close it and get back to my winning streak.” But wait! There’s no close button in sight. You’re stuck staring at a product you didn’t ask for, which, let’s be honest, you probably don’t care about. It’s like having a guest show up uninvited and then refusing to leave your living room.
This unfortunate situation was recently shared by a Reddit user in the r/mildlyinfuriating subreddit, where they lamented about an ad that not only took over their game but also showed up multiple times in just a few rounds. Imagine sitting there, twiddling your thumbs for two minutes, hoping against hope that a close option will magically appear. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. Instead, you’re left with two choices: either endure the ad and lose your precious game momentum or close the entire app and restart. Talk about a lose-lose situation!
Now, let’s take a moment to appreciate the irony here. This is a game designed for relaxation and entertainment, yet ads can turn it into a mini nightmare. It’s like going for a leisurely stroll in the park only to find a marching band practicing right in your path. Sure, you could enjoy the music, but you’d much rather not have to dodge tubas and trumpets while trying to get to the other side.
Ads are a necessary evil in the world of free mobile games. Developers need to make money, and we all know that the best way to do this is by bombarding players with ads every chance they get. But come on, can we at least get a close button? Or maybe a tiny ‘Please, just let me play!’ option? It’s the small things, people!
And let’s not forget the irony of playing Solitaire—the game that’s all about patience—only to be tested by an ad that doesn’t respect your time. It’s like the universe is playing a cruel joke on you. You think you’re practicing patience, but really, you’re just being driven to the brink of madness by a shiny banner promoting the latest gadget you never wanted.
In conclusion, the next time you find yourself stuck in a game of Solitaire, staring down an ad that seems to have taken up permanent residence on your screen, just remember: you’re not alone. We’ve all been there, and we feel your pain. So take a deep breath, close the app, and maybe, just maybe, try and enjoy that brief moment of silence before diving back into the world of card stacking. Because at the end of the day, it’s just a game, right? (But seriously, can someone fix those ads?)
Inspired by: “Playing solitaire and this Ad has no way to close it” (r/mildlyinfuriating)