Hi,   
      
   This is a difficult puzzle.  For example, try doing puzzle 6 in 14   
   moves:   
      
   http://numbrosia.com   
      
   Check out the following discussion on effective AI methods for finding   
   near optimal solutions to the Numbrosia Puzzle:   
      
   http://www.grappa.univ-lille3.fr/icga/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=25   
      
   Amir   
      
   P.S.  Unless traffic picks up significantly, the Numbrosia Puzzle will   
   likely be shut down in early 2009. So tell your friends about it if   
   you want it to stay.   
      
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