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How does Windows Solitaire randomize its games? (self.solitaire)
submitted 1 year ago by favrion to c/solitaire
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Since there are 52! shuffles, how does the RNG count that high?

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[–] Landmammals 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It doesn't have a list of every single possible arrangement for a deck of cards. It starts with a list of 52 cards and randomly pulls one out every time it needs a card.

[–] favrion 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How many unique games is it capable of producing?

[–] Landmammals 2 points 1 year ago

Depends on the quality of the random number generator