Puzzle Game - How Many Combinations - How Long To Solve

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The discussion centers around the MillionPuzzleGame.com and the calculation of the number of combinations for solving the puzzle. Participants confirm that the number of combinations is crucial for estimating the time required for a computer to solve the game. Specific algorithms and computational methods were not detailed, but the consensus emphasizes the importance of understanding combinatorial mathematics in relation to puzzle-solving efficiency.

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MillionPuzzleGame.com

I'd like to check I worked out the number of combinations correctly.

Also, how long would a computer take to solve it?
 
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What number of combinations did you get?
 

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