Game: Klondike Solitaire

[JSN]

Apologies if I have missed a topic that addresses this issue.

I am a retired programmer, I started out coding (in DOS) before the term Software Engineer was coined.

I am developing a Klondike Solitaire Game for personal use. I have the "guts" of the game worked out. What I am seeking is an engine for the game logic: Knowing which cards can be dropped on which cards and moving from one pile to another pile.

Is something like that "out there" on the Internet somewhere?

I have tried several searches, and all I have found are EXEs of the game (with advertising and other annoyances), not the source code for a card gaming engine. Any computing language would be acceptable, I can translate.

Thank you and Happy Holidays and please stay safe.

Namasté.

[winni]

Hi!

Why do you need an engine for Klondike?

Code: Pascal  [Select][+][-]

1. Allowed := (CardFrom.color <> CardTo.Color) and  (CardFrom.value = pred (CardTo.Value);
2.  

Winni

[JSN]

Because I over complicate the simplicity of your elegant solution?

Thank you for your reply. Namasté.

[winni]

Hi!

Start thinking about the data structures. That will  lead you to elegant and simple solutions. As N. Wirth allways tried to teach.

From another card game from my Delphi 1 days:

Code: Pascal  [Select][+][-]

1. TYPE
2. TCardSuit = (CDiamond, CHeart, CSpade, CSword);
3. TCardColor = (CRed, CBlack);
4. TCardValue = (C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, Cjack, Cqueen, Cking, Cace);
5. TSuiteColor = array[TCardColor] of set of TCardSuit;
6.  
7. TOneCard = Record
8.            suite : TCardSuite;
9.            value : TCardValue;
10.            color : TCardColor;
11.            end;                      
12.  

Winni

[JSN]

Good to see someone knows who Niklaus Wirth is. Over the years, I have been surprised how many don't even know about Pascal, Babbage, or Turing. So many brilliant pioneers.

I have the basic data structure needed. I guess I was looking at the game itself as being more complicated than it needs to be.

Thank you.

[winni]

Hi!

Off topic but nice: Turing is back in the nothern german newspapers.
In the Bay Of  Gelting some divers found an Enigma. Surrounded by shells.

Will take some time to refurbish.

Winni

[JSN]

Turing was a very interesting genius. I have seen a couple excellent movies about him. Tragic that he was dealt such a bad hand. I keep hoping society will one day catch up with technological advances.