Can Online Solitaire Gameplay on Solitaired.com Serve as a Scalable, Engaging Tool for Cognitive Assessment?
Lyons Assessment Consulting and UCLA CRESST, with support from Unwind Media, explored whether online Solitaire gameplay on Solitaired.com can serve as a scalable, engaging tool for cognitive assessment. Analyzing data from over 3,500 players, the study found that mean move time and age were the strongest predictors of performance on validated cognitive tests. The results highlight online Solitaire’s potential as a platform for large-scale, inclusive cognitive assessment, while underscoring the importance of continued validation and careful score interpretation.