how many points is it possible to score in spider solitaire intermediate?

Anonymous
2011-05-08T20:39:34+00:00

Trying to figure out the maximum number of points that can be scored playing spider solitaire intermediate -----the one with two suits.

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Anonymous
2011-06-18T20:05:29+00:00

My highest scores for Spider Solitaire (Windows 7's version) on intermediate are as follows:

1238 (5/23/2010)

1222 (6/20/2010)

1214 (8/30/2010)

1195 (4/4/2011)

1180 (6/12/2011)

I'm positive there are higher scores possible. :)

Wikipedia states that the highest possible score is 1293 given a perfect deal (and I'm assuming that's on Expert mode given the additional score possibilites being lower than what I've achieved on intermediate mode).

Win percentage is almost meaningless (addressing another "answer") as all games of Spider Solitaire are winnable given the unlimited undo's in Windows' version. I've played 646 games thus far with a 100% win percentage.

Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider_Solitaire_(Windows)#Highest_Possible_Scores

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Anonymous
2015-03-21T19:46:18+00:00

You can get as high a score as you want.  It just takes time.

Find a game where when you clear a column you get the no more moves screen.  You just got 100 points. Click to return to the game and undo.  The game forgets to take away the 100 points.   clear the column again and get another 100 points (minus the point for the undo and the point for the move to clear the column).  Wash, rinse, repeat until you reach the score you want or get bored.

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-04-21T00:05:50+00:00

    There must be some error with the math as either I or my wife (we don't know who and it's not important... unless she says she's the one who did it) scored 1263.  But I applaud your effort to mathematically attempt to arrive at the max score.  

    I know rows can be cleared without a move when a new line of cards is started that automatically places an Ace in the appropriate place to clear one or more rows.  Though somewhat rare this would skew your 1254 figure.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-03-27T21:46:48+00:00

    Good feedback. Thanks!

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-03-26T13:17:24+00:00

    Actually, I agree. 

    I posted the move for a few reasons:

    1. People asked how it is possible to get a score over the legitimate high score of 1300.  I discovered the technique. So I answered their question.
    2. The bug makes the high score stat meaningless.  Publishing the technique dismisses anyone who brags about their high score.  Note, I don't think many of the posts above are bragging.  They are just stating the facts.
    3. Knowing about the bug lets users understand that they can't simply rely on their score to give them an idea how well they did.

    BTW:  You can also "Never lose a game".  If you can't (or don't have time to) win/finish a game, undo to the start and kill the program.  The game does not get counted in your stats.  So, winning percentage is also meaningless.

    Are these cheats?  I believe they are.  There is some truth to the concept that since the program allows it it is not a cheat.  In this case, since the program is just an implementation of an external game, exploiting the programs bugs constitutes cheating but only if you make invalid claims (to others or to yourself) about how well you did.

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