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Problem DescriptionWrite a program which allows users and the program to search for solutions to the game of Accordion Solitaire. Background & TechniquesAccordion Solitaire is a solitaire card game for those who believe that the journey is more important than the destination. Winning is very difficult, probably less than 1 in 100 unless some strategy is applied. Using the "Sweeper" strategy and examining all possible end-games for the last 12 moves, the program can win 10% to 20% of the time. Here are the rules:
Non-programmers are welcome to read on, but may want to jump to bottom of this page to download the executable program now. Programmer's Notes:Running/Exploring the Program
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