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#1 2015-07-23 23:50:45
- gb1982
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the smallest move count
hi,
who could help calculate the number of the smallest moves in this game?
http://www.pressbuttonenter.com/game/
#2 2015-07-24 04:16:52
- phrontister
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Re: the smallest move count
Hi gb1982,
The record for the least number of moves is shown on that site as being 83, and I found that there are several ways of achieving that score.
As only 81 tiles need to be revealed I suppose that 81 should be the target minimum, but I can't get there yet.
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#3 2015-07-24 05:15:31
- gb1982
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Re: the smallest move count
hi phrontister,
thanks for advice
I want to create 15x15 squares big field - that is reason why I want to calculate it matematicky
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#4 2015-07-24 06:16:43
- phrontister
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Re: the smallest move count
Sorry, but I don't know how to solve this mathematically. I used trial & error and some logic.
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#5 2015-07-24 08:18:40
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Re: the smallest move count
I used trial & error and some logic.
That is higher math.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#6 2015-07-29 04:07:52
- phrontister
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Re: the smallest move count
Hi;
I found an 81-move solution which betters the 83-move record, but don't know how to have the website recognise it:
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