Arithmetic-24 Game version 1.1

"24 Points" is a popular traditional card game liked by kids and adult alike in China. The players are given 4 playing cards. Their job is to use the number on each card once and only once, and to compute them until the result equals 24 . The players can apply all of these arithmetic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to achieve the goal. The winner is the one who comes up with the solution most quickly.

This applet is a simulation of "24 Points" game. It is at present designed to be played by only one player. Remember, your goal is to form an arithmetic expression by dragging cards and operators into those slots and let the result of your expression equal 24 . Got it? Let's play!

FAQ

• Why do we get this message "Applet Arithmetic 24 can't start: class Arithmetic 24 not found" in the statusbar?
  Please make sure you have a JDK 1.1 compatible brower.  See brower requirement above.
• What numbers do they represent if I get "A", "K", "Q" and "J"?
  "A" = 1,     "K"=13,      "Q"=12,     "J" =11
• What shall I do if I can not figure out the solution?
  Probably there is actually no solution for this deal.  If it is the case, the correct action is to click "No solution" button.  But maybe it has.  Anyway, you'd better make you decision as soon as possible.
• What is that little disc for?
  It is a clock reminding you the remaining time for this deal of game.  If time out, you will not be allowed to continue.  You set the time limit by selecting "Beginner-Expert" choice. 
• How long am I allowed to play for a new deal of cards?
  Beginners have 2 minutes, Intermediate players have 1.5 minutes while Experts have only 1 minute to finish their job.
• What does that score count for?
  Its value is determined by your answer, your response time and the level your selected.
  • You score increases when you get the right answer, otherwise your score decreases.
  • The more quickly you response, the higher score you will get.
  • Experts get higher score when they have the right answer, but lose more points when they make a mistake.