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CarolAnn (Sunlion7)
Intermediate Solitaire Player
Username: Sunlion7
Post Number: 38
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, December 04, 2010 - 7:36 pm: | |
Ok, me again. I'm stuck on Penguin 1452. Markus, is this the one in the first 2500 that is unwinnable?
Thanks! |
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade
Post Number: 1515
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, December 04, 2010 - 9:08 pm: | |
CarolAnn, Penguin 1452 is winnable. If you need help, I'll try to remember how to post the solution or perhaps give you a hint, but I think you can solve it now that you know it is winnable. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1808
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, December 05, 2010 - 3:13 am: | |
No, Carol Ann, it is not that number. Tell me, when you need the solution. |
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade
Post Number: 1516
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, December 05, 2010 - 3:51 am: | |
Sorry, CarolAnn, I forgot you have a MAC. |
CarolAnn (Sunlion7)
Intermediate Solitaire Player
Username: Sunlion7
Post Number: 39
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, December 05, 2010 - 7:07 am: | |
Good Morning, Kathy and Markus. No, Kathy, I don't have a Mac. And yes, I will keep going on 1452. As you said about a previous game, I think I am stuck on certain beginning patterns and can't get past them. I'm taking a short hiatus and then will try again, hopefully with fresh insights.
Have a great week, all! |
CarolAnn (Sunlion7)
Intermediate Solitaire Player
Username: Sunlion7
Post Number: 40
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, December 05, 2010 - 8:29 am: | |
HA-HA! I got it! Ok, an hour isn't much of a hiatus, but hey, it worked! On to the next one... |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1861
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 6:08 am: | |
Yes, Carol Ann, #1658 is winnable.
BTW you opened a thread in a thread. Just post your Penguin problem games here in a row. When the thread is getting to big, then we will open a new one, but we are far from that. That's also why i answered here. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6235
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 8:09 am: | |
Getting the correct opening sequence is the major problem with this one CarolAnn.
Find your way to here and your options are so limited that you will win it eventually.
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CarolAnn (Sunlion7)
Intermediate Solitaire Player
Username: Sunlion7
Post Number: 42
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 9:38 am: | |
Thanks yet again, Markus and Richard. I DID finally get it. I'm sure I've tried that opening sequence before, but there are two plays involving the 9H and aD that I think I've been reversing--or something like that! Will let you know when I get to 2500. So far I haven't hit the unwinnable one. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1864
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 11:07 am: | |
You are far from it but it is also not near the end. |
CarolAnn (Sunlion7)
Intermediate Solitaire Player
Username: Sunlion7
Post Number: 46
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2011 - 6:31 am: | |
Another Penguin question: #2002 winnable? I've given it a week and a hiatus--still can't do it.
BTW, I've been doing some 40 Thieves and Thieves of Egypt. Not bad games :-)
Thanks again, all. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1934
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2011 - 8:10 am: | |
So far: it is winnable. Have now no time to rewin it. Maybe today eves. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1938
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2011 - 1:50 pm: | |
Here are 2 screenshots for you. After the second, you should can win it.
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CarolAnn (Sunlion7)
Intermediate Solitaire Player
Username: Sunlion7
Post Number: 47
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2011 - 3:02 pm: | |
Just when I think I've tried every POSSIBLE combination, you guys always come to my rescue. Thanks ever so much--it worked :-) Back now to my effort to play every Penguin up to 2500. |
CarolAnn (Sunlion7)
Intermediate Solitaire Player
Username: Sunlion7
Post Number: 48
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, January 08, 2011 - 6:03 am: | |
Well, I am up to Penguin #2111. This is the one, isn't it, Markus? |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1948
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, January 08, 2011 - 6:28 am: | |
  
6 point maximum (in three different ways, when i remember right). |
CarolAnn (Sunlion7)
Intermediate Solitaire Player
Username: Sunlion7
Post Number: 49
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, January 08, 2011 - 8:10 am: | |
ok, thanks. I'll try not to bother you again, at least until I pass 2500! :-) |
CarolAnn (Sunlion7)
Advanced Solitaire Player
Username: Sunlion7
Post Number: 52
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Monday, January 31, 2011 - 3:43 pm: | |
It's me, the Penguin addict. Got through 2500, and am now playing random Penguins. I've been stuck on 2127733887 for over a week. I'm thinking it must be unwinnable. Richard? Markus? Any luck? Thanks! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6412
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, January 31, 2011 - 5:02 pm: | |
It's winnable CaronAnn but spotting the best opening sequence escaped me for a bit. See if you can get to the screenshot position. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6413
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, January 31, 2011 - 5:05 pm: | |
I just noticed I typed your name wrong CarolAnn. Sorry. |
CarolAnn (Sunlion7)
Advanced Solitaire Player
Username: Sunlion7
Post Number: 54
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2011 - 7:07 am: | |
Richard, thank you for the screen shot. With that guidance, I was able to finally get past that one. No problem re the name. |
CarolAnn (Sunlion7)
Advanced Solitaire Player
Username: Sunlion7
Post Number: 55
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 7:06 pm: | |
I really do play other solitaires besides this, but for some reason Penguin has captured me and I am driven to play on and on. another stumper, though:Penguin 565674560 - is it winnable? |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 2041
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 3:57 am: | |
Had time for a quick look at your game number. Not easy. First try: got only 6 points. There are less possibilities in building piles of suite. The 8s are blocking a lot. Will have time for another overlook later. |
CarolAnn (Sunlion7)
Advanced Solitaire Player
Username: Sunlion7
Post Number: 56
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 6:05 am: | |
Thanks, Markus. I've scored up to 8 once, but as you say, the eights block everything. I keep thinking there is one little move I'm overlooking--just can't find it! |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 2042
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 6:22 am: | |
Had meanwhile 4 more minutes: got 7 points. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 2043
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 6:32 am: | |
Best so far: 8 points (9, 10, J H, 9 C, 9, 10, J S, 9 D)
Let`s see, what Richard is saying, but it don't look good. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6456
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 7:02 am: | |
I can get 10..... 9D plus 10 and J of the other suits. This was one cell away from being winnable at this position. Very little time just now. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6457
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 7:29 am: | |
I doubt if we will manage to win this one. Column 2 is killing me. Every time I manage to get things moving I land up needing a card from that column. Also the 2 and 3 of diamonds that cover the QH is a major problem. |
CarolAnn (Sunlion7)
Advanced Solitaire Player
Username: Sunlion7
Post Number: 57
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 7:40 am: | |
All of the above have been my experiences, too. Have worked on this one for over a week! I just hate to give up if it can be won. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 2044
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 8:11 am: | |
Frustrating. Got also your 10 points Richard. I think you have the same position or similar.
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6458
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 8:47 am: | |
Snap! |
CarolAnn (Sunlion7)
Advanced Solitaire Player
Username: Sunlion7
Post Number: 58
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 9:55 am: | |
Richard, is that translated "I got it!" ? Or "Curses! Foiled again!" |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6459
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 10:45 am: | |
CarolAnn,
"Snap!" just comes from the children's card game of the same name. When two things are identical you shout that out. Markus got the same as me, a score of 10, "Snap!"
I doubt if we will improve on 10 but I'll let you know if/when I've given up. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6463
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 4:32 pm: | |
Sorry CarolAnn, I have made no progress with your game. I feel that 10 is the maximum possible. |
CarolAnn (Sunlion7)
Advanced Solitaire Player
Username: Sunlion7
Post Number: 59
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 5:37 pm: | |
Thanks, Richard. I sorta thought, too, but was hoping you might have better results. Actually, I never got as high as 10. I think my best score was 8.
Well, on to the next game :-) |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 6465
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 7:01 pm: | |
There is always another game, thankfully. |
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