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Statistically speaking, what are the chances of winning a game of Solitaire?

Question #39428. Asked by Nagar Zaney.
Last updated Aug 27 2016.

sequoianoir
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sequoianoir
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If you are talking about the Solitaire where you "jump" pegs over one another until there is only 1 left (which is a "win"), then once you know "the rules" of winning you can do it everytime, so the chances of winning is 100%

Oct 03 2003, 12:02 PM
Siskin
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Siskin

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With the card game (also called 'Patience') on the computer I tend to win 2 for every 4 games played.

Oct 03 2003, 12:21 PM
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McGruff
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Idiot's Delight is a standard solitaire described in most solitaire references. Its more proper name is "Aces Up" but it is also known as "Aces High," "Four Aces," "Firing Squad," and "Drivel." In its native form, Idiot's Delight is a very difficult, some would say maddening, game. Your chances of winning are not too high, maybe 1 in 20 on the average. link http://math.stackexchange.com/questions/121305/what-is-the-probability-that-a-solitaire-game-be-winnable

Response last updated by CmdrK on Aug 27 2016.
Oct 06 2003, 1:47 AM
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