Klondike Solitaire game for curses in 5k of C
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- #C Programming
- #IOCCC
- #Terminal Games
- The author created a Klondike Solitaire game in C for the 29th IOCCC, fitting within a 5KB size limit using obfuscated coding techniques.
- The game utilizes the curses library for terminal-based graphics, includes color and Unicode symbols for cards, and supports scoring systems similar to Windows Solitaire.
- It features simplified controls with Tab for navigation and Space for selection, and offers game variations like 3-card deal and Las Vegas scoring via command-line arguments.
- Challenges included learning curses, handling UTF-8 compatibility across systems, and optimizing code size while maintaining functionality.
- The source code is heavily obfuscated with macros and compact logic, and the article provides build instructions, usage notes, and reflections on the development process.