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Bill Hartigan (Cymbalz)
New Solitaire Player
Username: Cymbalz
Post Number: 1
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 8:31 pm: | |
I have played this game 299 times and have yet to come even close to solving it. Is it really this hard? |
paul forsdick (Pondpaul)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Pondpaul
Post Number: 297
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 11:39 am: | |
Hi Bill
it is very hard
however game 410867233 can be won and i can give you the moves if stuck
regards Paul |
Bill Hartigan (Cymbalz)
New Solitaire Player
Username: Cymbalz
Post Number: 2
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Friday, January 27, 2006 - 11:01 pm: | |
Thanks Paul. I've tried several times but haven't cracked it yet. I'll keep trying. I can't believe how hard this game is. It has a 10% solving skill level. Huh!!! |
paul forsdick (Pondpaul)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Pondpaul
Post Number: 298
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, January 28, 2006 - 2:18 am: | |
Hi
I can start you off but it is very hard if you like with some of the moves .
regards
Paul |
Denny Davis
Unregistered guest
Posted From: 70.249.66.25
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 7:54 am: | |
I have played Malmaison for many months, literally thousands of time, without finding one I could win. I have won games from the harder category without playing very many times so I don't understand what my problem is. I have played number 410867233 several times and still haven't found the secret. I would appreciate just a clue about what moves to make before you turn over the first card.
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paul forsdick (Pondpaul)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Pondpaul
Post Number: 301
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 12:23 pm: | |
HI Denny or anybody else who is stuck
if you want you could email me at pondpaul@hotmail.com and i will give you all or some of the moves
it is about 200 moves before you get an empty space and over 200 more after that.
the start before you turn the first card is as follows
ac out ac out as out 6d to 7d 5d to 6d ah out 2h out js to qs 2s out 4d to 5d then deal the kc.
further clues
never go above 47 in the waste and do not try to get the ac in column 5 out till right at the end.the column that clears first is column 1
hope this helps.
however it is difficult as you are aware
regards Paul |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 405
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - 4:40 pm: | |
Can anyone help me re-win Malmaison 471838337. I won it in June 2005 but didn't save it, and now it's starting to irritate me by refusing to surrender. |
mary mau (Vw95)
New Solitaire Player
Username: Vw95
Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, February 25, 2007 - 12:44 pm: | |
I am so excited I finally won my first game today. It is #932003008 MaryVW |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 107
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, February 26, 2007 - 11:09 pm: | |
Congrats, Mary!! Richard, did you ever re-win this game? Have you tackled Mary's # yet? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 430
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 5:09 am: | |
Hi Ken,
No to both questions. Will have a crack at Mary's number today and let you know how I get on.
Richard. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 431
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 12:38 pm: | |
Hi Ken,
It took me quite some time to win Mary's Malmaison game. Have saved it for posterity. Why can I win other people's, but not my own number?
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Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 163
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 1:53 pm: | |
I also have won Mary's but can get yours to date after many tries. Havent given up yet
long lost Ken |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 432
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 2:28 pm: | |
Hi Ken, Welcome black. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 108
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 5:37 pm: | |
Richard, Was that one of your infamous puns, or just a typo? Long found Ken |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 433
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 4:12 am: | |
Hi Ken,
Considering the B and the L are at opposite sides of my keyboard it would have required a very drunk operative to have messed up so badly. An error of presidential proportions?
Richlad. |
mary mau (Vw95)
New Solitaire Player
Username: Vw95
Post Number: 2
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 5:30 pm: | |
I am quite new at all this, but it appears to me that you fellows have won this game, many times.
When I looked at the scores, you obviously, did not send in your winning games? Is that correct?
MaryVW |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 112
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 6:28 pm: | |
Mary, I've only won Malmaison once. So for this game, we're tied. Ken |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 437
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 3:15 am: | |
Hi Mary,
471838337,932003008,and 410867233 are the only Malmaison games I've won.Thanks for your winning number. My percentage is less than 0.5%. If you can win a single game of this, you have done exceptionally well.
Don't be too concerned about the online stats. Not everyone submits honest ones.
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mary mau (Vw95)
New Solitaire Player
Username: Vw95
Post Number: 3
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 6:24 am: | |
Thank you for your responses |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 438
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 9:00 am: | |
Here is a crazy Malmaison game that looks impossible to LOSE. #645024193.
At Score 42, Stock 95, and Waste 22, I had eleven aces on the foundations. Beats me how it was possible to score just 133! I'll be replaying it a few more times before I give up. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 113
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 9:59 am: | |
Richard, I matched your score of 133, but did not beat it. Have you given up? Ken |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 439
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 10:09 am: | |
Hi Ken,
No I've not given up completely. I nudged it up to 136 yesterday, and 137 today. Don't anticipate improving much on those though.
471838337 has managed to get right up my metaphorical kilt. Lost count of how many hours I've spent on it. I must have been in a particularly devious frame of mind in 2005 when I won it. Either that or my grey matter is deteriorating faster than I'd anticipated. Can get it to 162 repeatedly, with the 2nd top card in the waste being playable. Have to figure how to get an 8 of spades into play earlier, as they seem to be what's causing most of the problems. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 440
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 10:12 am: | |
It just occurred to me ..... if Ken Blackwell is my Black Knight, your employment would make you my Dark Night. I need treatment! |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 114
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 10:47 am: | |
Richard, I got #645024193 up to 160. Here's my partial solution. See if you can improve on it. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 441
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 11:35 am: | |
Well done Ken. I was just about to inform you that I'd got it up to 155. Will consult yours.
Posting a breakthrough whereby I had 5 columns clear.
Could we actually win this one? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 442
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 11:47 am: | |
You tak the high road,
And I'll tak the low road,
And I'll be in Scotland afore ye. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 115
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 1:21 pm: | |
Richard, Have a go at #1299103744. My best score is 149. Ken |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 443
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 3:39 pm: | |
Thanks Ken. Malmaison 1790805631 and 556676288 are also worth persisting with. Got 136 & 133 with them so far. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 444
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 3:40 am: | |
Malmaison 2120020224 is another good one. Have now reached 162 with it. Two sixes of clubs appear very early in the deal, and are the key to winning this one.Sadly the ace of hearts is the last card in the stock.
Struggling with your #1299103744. Best is 136 to date. Have you a part saved? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 445
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 5:25 am: | |
Malmaison 2120020224 has now been put to bed. Solution has been saved if you need clues. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 116
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 11:20 am: | |
Richard, When we talked about a new challenge other than Triple Interchange, I wasn't talking about this MUCH of a challenge. It ain't named "Bad House" for nothing! The Dream Team is in danger of becoming the Nightmare Team! Any other suggestions in the 40 Thieves family? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 446
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 12:01 pm: | |
Hi Ken,
Pick any game you fancy and we'll try and raise the bar a little. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 447
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 5:54 pm: | |
I quite fancy having a crack at Elba. Sounds like a painful fracture. Far from humerus. See new page. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 482
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 5:44 am: | |
This Malmaison, number 1591708544, has surrendered today. Have saved it if anyone fancies trying it. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 131
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 9:14 am: | |
Richard, Did you ever re-win #471838337? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 483
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 9:22 am: | |
You just had to bring that up didn't you Kenneth?
You couldn't resist taking the wind out of my sails. You had to abruptly curtail my hard won euphoria. That's a very long winded way of saying "No I didn't". It continues to bug me, and until I do,I think you should periodically post a question asking me if I have.
Fair's fair. I'd do it to you. Ha! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 487
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 5:46 pm: | |
Thanks Ken, that was all the incentive I needed. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 491
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 9:45 am: | |
These two Malmaisons look promising and are possibly winnable.
968338176 Score 160
1229734784 Score 143 |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 165
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 12, 2007 - 11:47 am: | |
Ken,
Here is a Dover Ive been working on for days. Let me know what you think. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 587
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2007 - 5:23 pm: | |
My apologies to you Ken. I completely overlooked the above Dover #. That has to be the worst one I've seen yet. I'm not going to look at your solution until I win it myself. As Captain Oates said,"I may be some time".
Congratulations for cracking it. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 595
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 10:48 am: | |
Hi Ken,
I got lost in a blizzard a few times, but found the winning post eventually. Congratulations for not throwing in the towel with this one. I may have been tempted, I don't know. |
Larry Dale (Lars)
Intermediate Solitaire Player
Username: Lars
Post Number: 47
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Monday, February 15, 2010 - 3:29 pm: | |
Malmaison should be statistically easier than Eighty Thieves, but this premise is not proven by the Most Difficult Games list. Here is a winnable game that may be challenging- # 1659008767.
Richard, if you still have the solution to # 2120020224, could you please post it.
Thanks,
Larry
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 3997
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, February 15, 2010 - 4:01 pm: | |
Sorry Larry, it was on my previous PC. I'll try and re-win it. |
paul forsdick (Pondpaul)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Pondpaul
Post Number: 609
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Monday, February 15, 2010 - 4:28 pm: | |
Hi Folks
here is the game 410867233 near the end from the game I won in 2006 |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4000
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 7:30 am: | |
I have Malmaison #2120020224 up to 163 so far larry. I get it into the 150's practically every time I attempts it. Will persist. If I won it once I can win it again. That's the theory anyway. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4010
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 3:33 am: | |
Larry, I'm accepting the following "partial" as the best possible start. If you have a better option I'd be obliged if you could upload it. We often get stuck in ruts we manufacture ourselves. |
Larry Dale (Lars)
Intermediate Solitaire Player
Username: Lars
Post Number: 48
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 7:38 am: | |
Richard,
The best I have so far is 164 with waste 16. As usual, there is probably a counter-intuitive move early on that is critical for success. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4013
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 9:43 am: | |
Hi Larry,
I have it at 163 with all the cards out. I've played it scores of times now, making variations all the time, but still no furtherc forward.
I'm posting what I now think is my best start, and also my 163 position. See if you can glean anything from either. I would appreciate if you could upload your 164 to see if it gives me any inspiration. Thanks.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 466
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 12:30 pm: | |
Scored on my first try 135. About 30 to go to reach (?) your 164. Richard, is Malmaison a 101 game? If so, can you then (?) your so far (?) solution from 101 so that i can look also? Maybe i can help, even if (?) i haven't solved one so far (?). |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4014
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 1:08 pm: | |
Hi Markus,
No Malmaison is only a PGS game, so I can't post a partial solution that you can open. Sorry. 135 is quite a good score especially as you are not used to playing this game.
Minor corrections.....(Scored 135 on my first try. About 30 to go to reach your 164. Richard, is Malmaison a 101 game? If so, can you then post your partial solution from 101 so that i can look also? Maybe i can help, even if haven't solved one so far).
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Larry Dale (Lars)
Intermediate Solitaire Player
Username: Lars
Post Number: 49
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Friday, February 19, 2010 - 8:00 am: | |
Richard,
Here is my partial solution.
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4031
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 3:31 pm: | |
Larry, you have got a lot to answer for. OMG, I practically know the order of the deck! Not that it has been much help. We'll crack it eventually. I've increased my maximum score to 167. Screenshot and partial for that attempt. Are you making any progress?
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Larry Dale (Lars)
Intermediate Solitaire Player
Username: Lars
Post Number: 50
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 2:58 pm: | |
After many attempts, here is a early winnable position.
And the final solution.
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4052
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 3:21 pm: | |
Thank the Lord for that! Well done Larry! I've been playing this one over and over and over again until my head was spinning. It never fails to amaze me how one seemingly insignificant move can make all the difference between winning and losing a four deck game. I'll open your partial in a day or two and take it from there. I need a Malmaison holiday. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4055
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 5:45 pm: | |
I can resist everything except.....
Nice one Larry! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4057
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, February 22, 2010 - 5:42 am: | |
I've had one quick attempt at Malmaison #773856000. It looks like it has the potential to be winnable. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 497
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 5:21 am: | |
I started in climb mode from #1 on. The stats show, that Gregg couldn't win one of the first 5 games. I tried also, but not successfully. But here are the Masters of Malmaison. What do they think about Malmaison #1 to #5? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4089
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 6:52 am: | |
There are NO "Masters of Malmaison". Some of us have won it a few times, but we have searched through hundreds of games to find ones that look easier than normal. Even with several exposed aces and no kings or queens blocking the columns it is practically impossible to win.
What is your average score for the first five games? |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 498
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 8:16 am: | |
Gregg got 378 points (average 75,6) and i got 324 points (average 64,8) (but knowing, that Gregg didn't win one, i didn't go "for maximum possible" score (?). (Best for Gregg: 95, best for me: 85)
I think, that none of them is really winnable, because we are to far from the winning score. I would say, when you get playing the first time over 120 points, then you should give him a further (?) try. What do you think? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4091
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 12:06 pm: | |
I'll try the others later, but I bettered your scores with #1. (Not by much).
If Gregg didn't get any decent scores they will not be winnable. I would agree that a score of 120+ would be a good reason for replaying a game. I'll let you know how I get on. |
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade
Post Number: 216
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 12:28 pm: | |
I won 8 games of Malmaison, but that was back in December, and the numbers were high numbers, since I don't use the climb mode. Don't ask me how I did it, but it is the type of game I'm usually good at Also, I might have searched for the #'s of winning games in the forum. My memory isn't that good anymore to know for sure, but I think so. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4094
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 3:01 pm: | |
There are quite a few winning numbers on this page Kathy. There are possibly a few more scattered elsewhere. Even winning one of the known winnable Malmaisons is an achievement.
Markus... I got 393 with an average of 78.8 for #1 - #5. (I played each of them twice and used my best scores for my total). I quite fancy playing the next 5 Malmaisons. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 1302
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 9:53 pm: | |
I'm confused! (My normal condition?) How is there a climb mode for Malmaison? I don't show it in PGS101. Is it in a climb mode for the Mac edition? |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 502
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Friday, February 26, 2010 - 1:05 am: | |
In PGSME are 200 games not only 101 as in Goodsol 101. Maybe it is one of the additional (?) games.
I can also turn the climb mode of, but i am normally playing in climb mode. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 512
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Friday, February 26, 2010 - 11:25 am: | |
Played the first 5 games once more, every game only one time and could improve my average score to 74. Just 4.8 beneath (?) you, Richard. I will go on and when a more interesting one is coming, i will let know you and the others who are interested. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 515
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Friday, February 26, 2010 - 11:53 am: | |
What about #7? I could just score 94 (the first try) but i think, there is more possible. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4108
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, February 26, 2010 - 12:21 pm: | |
More is possible but it is not winnable Markus.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 517
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 2:49 am: | |
I got 122 with game #11. I don't think it is winnable but i think 140 maybe 150 should be possible. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4118
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 5:28 am: | |
I played it yesterday Markus. Better than average game, but as you said,it's not winnable. Perhaps we could improve on the score but is it worth the effort? |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 519
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 10:47 am: | |
I got just 3 points less of you the first time (as you). I have to open a bottle champagne. Let's go on. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 523
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 3:41 pm: | |
A potential winner? Try #16. Could score 133 the first try. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4125
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 4:09 pm: | |
I got a bit better.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 526
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, February 28, 2010 - 5:21 am: | |
That's normal. But winnable? Is it the effort (?) worth (?) to try to make it a winner? What do you mean? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4133
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, February 28, 2010 - 6:50 am: | |
Not winnable in my opinion. There are too many cards buried in the waste. We could possibly squeeze a few more points out of it, but it is not worth the effort. The outcome will still be that it's unwinnable. A winning score is 208. I think that if we get scores of 150+ we should replay them and try to win them. It is often the case that we will get even lower scores than the ones we started with. That's life. (BTW,133 was an impressive score). |
Glenys Clifton (Glenpenny)
New Solitaire Player
Username: Glenpenny
Post Number: 3
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 4:34 am: | |
This game is taking over my life!! I have played it 1055 times and so far my highest score has been 166 on game 2120020224. I have printed off the winning instructions for this game provided by Lars but don't understand them. Can anyone please give me a clue? |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1032
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 4:43 am: | |
It is a very hard game which is seldom winnable. With this game number 2120020224 i recommend you to use the two uploads Larry Dale posted on February 21, 2:58 PM. When you see a solution, you can maybe find out what steps Larry did (or not did) to win it. In this game are so many variations that one card not putting onto the foundation or onto a pile could make the difference of winning it or not.
I am quite sure, that Richard can maybe post some clues.
I and Richard agreed, that only a game, where you can score more than 150 points (or even more) playing it the first time, is worth playing it. |
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade
Post Number: 660
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 5:19 am: | |
Glenys, do a Search using the subject Malmaisson, and you'll find some winning numbers. Play those games and maybe you'll get the hang of it. That's what I did, and I still had problems but won some on my own then that I did not know were winnable. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4739
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 5:31 am: | |
Hi Glenys, You will see that I have posted solutions for Malmaison further up this page. As Markus has already told you, Malmaison is extremely difficult, so playing over 1000 without a winner would not be unusual for most people. You cannot read uploaded solutions, only the P.G.S. software can do that. You will now get the next window or something very similar.
Firstly you need to right click on a solution like so.
Select "Copy Link Address" from the menu that appears. STAY ONLINE.
Open Malmaison like you always do.
Completely ignore whatever cards appear on your screen, even if it is a partially played game. Click where it says "Game" at top left corner and a menu will drop down. Select "Open Game" on that.
You will now get the following screen or something very similar.
You now have to paste the link that you copied earlier into the box called "File name" and then click on "Open". Remember you MUST be online.
Don't worry if nothing appears to be happening. Give it time.
The uploaded solution will now run on your PC. This is when you should save a copy. If you look at the 3rd illustration (above) where I've circled "Open Game" you will see an option on that menu that says "Save As...". Click on that and you now have your own personal copy. You can play about with it to your hearts content and undo and redo so that you see every move that was made. You can do this at any time in the future without needing to be online.
Please let me know if something needs further explanation.
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4740
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 6:03 am: | |
The 5th line in the above post shouldn't be there. The one starting with "all the difference between". |
Glenys Clifton (Glenpenny)
Junior Solitaire Player
Username: Glenpenny
Post Number: 4
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 12:49 pm: | |
Thank you all, especially Richard for going to all that trouble. The instructions on how to save worked a treat and I can now see just how close I came to solving this one. One wrong move and you're up the creek without a paddle. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4745
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 1:38 pm: | |
Glad to have been able to help.
As you have now seen a single move can make all the difference between winning and losing. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1037
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 1:49 pm: | |
As i already said. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4751
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 2:18 pm: | |
Now, now Markus! See February 21, 2010 - 3:21 pm: |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1042
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 2:25 pm: | |
Ok, that was in February, but i don't think, that Glenys have really read all the posts and i said it in my answer to Glenys, which was the first. But, when i quote (?) you next time, i will point out, that i stole this from you (what i didn't this time). |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4753
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 2:49 pm: | |
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