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paul forsdick (Pondpaul)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Pondpaul
Post Number: 380
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, November 02, 2007 - 4:58 pm: | |
Hi
is any one else having trouble with this 50% game
I have played it 35 times without getting close
Pondpaul |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 248
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, November 02, 2007 - 5:32 pm: | |
PAUL!! havent tried that one yet....will do and let you know.
great to hear from you. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 355
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, November 02, 2007 - 11:26 pm: | |
Ditto what Ken said!
We miss your input, intelligence, insight (and whatever 'i' word you can think of) on this board. K2 (The other Ken) |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1182
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 3:26 am: | |
Hi Paul, We were beginning to think you'd signed a vow of silence. Nice to hear from you again.
Re Carol, I think that they must have missed out a decimal point in the difficulty rating, (perhaps even two). I've played games 1 - 30 without getting close to a winner. I suspect it's got a lot to do with the portion of the rules which explains about re-arranging the cards at the foot of the screen after every deal.
It's derived from Thirteen Packs so it may be an idea to select your winning game number/s from that, and see how you get on. When/if I eventually get my new registration number, this is what I intend trying. |
Frances Cammisa (Yankeegal)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Yankeegal
Post Number: 225
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 5:54 am: | |
Hi Paul--it's been a long time since I saw anything from you on the board here--
"Carol" is a lot like "13 Packs"--I am only trying to find out the difference between them--and "13 Packs" was always my nemesis--- |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 249
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 9:58 am: | |
Interesting.... It is winnable at least 50% when you read the directions!!! The ability to rearrange being the key. I played quite a few without using that rather pivotal aspect. I like to figure out new games by just playing and read the directions later if needed. Id say its harder than 13pact if you dont rearrange but still can be won. |
Thomas Warfield (Support)
Moderator
Username: Support
Post Number: 1198
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 1:12 pm: | |
Carol is a variation of Thirteen Packs. Yes, it is easier because you can move the cards around when a pile is open.
The game is called Carol because a common name for Thirteen Packs (or a variation of it) is "Grandma's Game" and Carol was my grandmother's name. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1184
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 4:27 pm: | |
Game #14 has just surrendered. |
paul forsdick (Pondpaul)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Pondpaul
Post Number: 381
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 5:07 pm: | |
Thanks Richard
just cracked it first time hooray
currently down to 11 left
the usual ones
British canister
Forwards and backwards
Kings and aces
Picture patience
Queens and jacks
Robert
Frog which I still cannot win
and new ones
Bucket
Cast out nines
Dimes
suits in line
Pondpaul |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1186
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 5:33 pm: | |
Game 30 of Suits in Line is winnable Paul, but I've no winners for any of the rest. Just 10 left to win. |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 250
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 7:51 pm: | |
won 883651712 of dimes |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1187
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, November 04, 2007 - 3:43 am: | |
826985280 of Dimes is another winner. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1189
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, November 04, 2007 - 10:44 am: | |
1634872831 is a winner for Cast Out Nines. |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 256
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 10, 2007 - 11:00 am: | |
All the Carols have been winnable so far......
#1305262464 has been the most challenging |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 336
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 4:05 pm: | |
I know no one like the game but me. I won one that has haunted me. 206520449
if any one any one wants to try |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2352
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 4:31 pm: | |
Count me out Ken. That's one ugly woman! |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 337
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 5:17 pm: | |
I really think you dont understand the game......but who knows
its quite good |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2353
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 5:45 pm: | |
I understand it OK. It justs winds me up so there's no point in playing it. Plenty of games I like. |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 339
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 5:03 pm: | |
This should be a winning position but it wont allow the ace to be moved to the empty ace space?
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2378
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 6:20 pm: | |
Yes,something wierd Ken. I managed to get the ace to move but the 3D somehow landed on the 6D which had been under it. I could then move the 3 into an empty pile which shouldn't have been possible either.
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2379
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 6:47 pm: | |
You can have a load of fun from your uploaded position Ken. Try dragging the AD over the empty space and hitting "enter" at the same time. It will sometimes stick to your cursor and allow you to place it where you want to. Then the 6D refuses to move. |
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