Earlier this week, Apple released macOS 10.15 Catalina. I always recommend waiting a little while before upgrading to a new OS version, as the first versions often have problems.
But if you have already updated or will update soon, here is the status of our 5 macOS apps. There are two issues that affect apps in Catalina. One is that 32 bit apps no longer run in Catalina (64 bit apps only). The other is that apps that are not "notarized" by Apple will only run with lowered security settings.
Our 5 apps are:
- Pretty Good Solitaire - app's site - Pretty Good Solitaire has been 64 bit since version 3. With the release of version 3.5 in July, it is also now notarized. Therefore all you need is the latest version. If you have a previous version installed, just go to the Internet menu in the game, select "Download Latest Version" to update.
- FreeCell Plus - FCP site - FreeCell Plus has been 64 bit for several years. With the release of version 4.38 earlier in October, it is also now notarized. Therefore all you need is the latest version. If you have a previous version installed, just go to the Internet menu in the game, select "Download Latest Version" to update.
- Most Popular Solitaire - MPS site - Most Popular Solitaire has been 64 bit for several years. However, it is not yet notarized. A new notarized version will be released soon. But the current version will run in Catalina, although you may need to lower your security settings. If you have an old 32 bit version installed, just go to the Internet menu in the game, select "Download Latest Version" to update. (Update October 16 - just released a fully notarized and ready for Catalina version of Most Popular Solitaire).
- Goodsol Solitaire 101 - GS101 site - Goodsol Solitaire 101 has been 64 bit for several years. However, it is not yet notarized. A new notarized version will be released soon. But the current version will run in Catalina, although you may need to lower your security settings. If you have an old 32 bit version installed, just go to the Internet menu in the game, select "Download Latest Version" to update.
- Pretty Good MahJongg - PGMJ site - Unfortunately the latest version of Pretty Good MahJongg is still 32 bit. We are working on an update that will make it 64 bit and notarized. This new version is coming soon.
You tell me the upgrade is in the game, but the game won't open since the upgrade. I need the upgrade via a different method.
Posted by: John Addington | October 14, 2019 at 06:34 PM
I have been playing Solitaire for a few years, and this is the first notification that i have to reorder. Do i get discs as well?
I have enjoyed playing this game in my spare time. Please let me know and thank you for your anticipated response.
Posted by: Nancy Magnee | November 07, 2019 at 01:30 AM
I have enjoyed this program for multiple years. I want thank you for your commitment to provide quality games. I also commend you for your continuing support for those of us that have played your games for a long time. It is rare to find anyone that provides such support without insisting that you purchase an update with every enhancement that you make for your product. I have, and will continue to recommend this to anyone looking for good games.
Again, thank you!
Posted by: Kris | November 08, 2019 at 09:18 PM
Any chance of a version for Android operating system?
Posted by: J HEARD | November 26, 2019 at 10:27 AM
No, we have no plans for an Android version.
Posted by: Thomas Warfiield | November 26, 2019 at 12:21 PM
Is there any way to choose Las Vegas (cumulative pot) scoring in Klondike solitaire? High total cumulative scores are one of the motivations for continuing to play.
Posted by: Margarethe Daly | November 30, 2019 at 07:20 PM
No, there is no Vegas scoring option in the Mac game, it is only in the Windows game.
If you want to play for a cumulative score, try Climb Mode by clicking on the Climb Mode button on the main screen. In Climb Mode, you play starting at game #1 in sequence for a cumulative score.
Posted by: Thomas Warfield | December 01, 2019 at 02:41 PM