fred Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 (edited) I was bored yesterday afternoon so I created a new game: https://www.bridgebase.com/tools/counting_game/game.html It might actually be useful for bridge-training purposes too ;) There are no instructions, but I suspect you will be able to figure it out. The high score for 10 problems is currently 80. Can anyone do better? The game is not exactly "polished" and I am unlikely to spend much time on improving it in the near future. Really this is just a fun diversion, but of course please feel free to comment if you are feeling so inclined. You will need Flash 9 installed on your computer in order to play this game. You can find out what version of Flash you have through: http://www.adobe.com...ts/flash/about/ You can download the latest version of Flash through: http://www.adobe.com...ts/flashplayer/ Enjoy! Fred GitelmanBridge Base Inc.www.bridgebase.com Edited May 7, 2019 by diana_eva updated URL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echognome Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Cute game. I can see how you get better practicing it. I got 74 on the laptop. I'd like to try it with a 10-key pad. But good idea to get you thinking quickly about outstanding cards. As an advanced variant, maybe have another column with outstanding cards and start filling in the numbers. E.g. 9 --- 1 - 4 - 2 - ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matmat Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 it's too hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 I got the first one right by accident. It was 5 - 0 - 3 - ? and the choices only went up to 7. So I went in base 7 and started with 5, and went down 5, up 3, then for the last number down 5 again. 2, 1, 7, 6, 5. So the answer was 5 :P (didn't even realize I was skipping 0 that round). Finding a pattern that way didn't work so well on the next hand, but then I figured out the game. I need help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottis Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 That must be some game for those dealing with numbers. Was wrong every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pclayton Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 80 after about three tries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matmat Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 hint: don't use the mouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patapon Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 :) I think I found the solution.. The solution was actually formulated in the rule :"It might actually be useful for bridge-training purposes too" 4 suits..13 cards.. 1 suit in each box.. What I don't understand is that I got 10 good answers and 11 points? I don't understand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillybean Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Its fun thanks Fred and hopefully it will help me learn to count to 13 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matmat Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 I don't understand! you have to do it quickly :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patapon Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Another game( but nothing to do with bridge!)This one can be solved by a 5 years old child, then no need to try big calculations! :) 111211211111221312211........ What is the next? Ok the next is: 13112221 And the next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matmat Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 13112221 And the next? 1113213211 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patapon Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 13112221 And the next? 1113213211 Right :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 13112221 And the next? 1113213211 I looked at first and couldn't get it. I left for a couple hours, looked back and got it instantly. After yours 31131211131221132113111231131122111113122113311213211321222131131122212321121113122113121132111321132132111213122112311311222113111221131221 and so on :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matmat Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 1321132132111213122112311311222113111221131221 Bonus question... when will a 4 appear in the sequence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 1321132132111213122112311311222113111221131221 Bonus question... when will a 4 appear in the sequence? Hidden bonus answer: Never silly! That is also a clue to solving it. Here is another. If you look only at the numbers in the even positions (second, fourth, etc.) you will never have two in a row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jlall Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 83 on a laptop :) edit 1: 87...going for 90 baby ONE TIME edit 2: 91..ship it. I got one 8 but I hit 2 10's...runnin good. PS Fred, I hate you. Everything you make I become addicted to :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patapon Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 I don't understand! you have to do it quickly :P Thank- you! I didn't noticed you have to do it quickly to get more points. I thought it was just a clue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyrocky Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Fred, I wish I could be this entertaining when I'm bored. :blink: It is a family game, too; I played the game with my young daughters this morning, and it's a start toward getting them to count to 13. Thanks. - Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred Posted April 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 edit 2: 91..ship it. I got one 8 but I hit 2 10's...runnin good. To the best of my knowledge your 91 is a tie for the best score yet. The person you are tied with is a girl ;) Fred GitelmanBridge Base Inc.www.bridgebase.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillybean Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 edit 2: 91..ship it. I got one 8 but I hit 2 10's...runnin good. To the best of my knowledge your 91 is a tie for the best score yet. The person you are tied with is a girl :) Fred GitelmanBridge Base Inc.www.bridgebase.com haha ;) go Sheri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerclee Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 89, this game is better than bridge. Edit: Joined the 91 club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 I am reading "killing defense" these days. Hugh Kelsey recomends that you play this game instead of counting sheep if you have problems sleeping. So unfortunately you didn't invent this game. But it should be a tough competitor for Free's avatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenrexford Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 Nice idea, and fun. Thanks, Fred! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matmat Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 94WOoooooooooooooHooooooooooooooooooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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