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The computer shortcut behind Solitaire's card cascade
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The immensely satisfying cascade of bouncing cards at the end of a win is mathematically trivial. The code simply disables the screen wipe function, allowing the card sprite to leave a permanent trail of pixels as gravity pulls its coordinates down the screen. A technical shortcut became one of the most iconic rewards in computing history.
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