title: Building a better game through dynamic programming: a Flip analysis
abstract: Flip is a solitaire board game produced by craft woodworkers. We analyze Flip and suggest modifications to the rules to make the game more marketable. In addition to being an interesting application of dynamic programming, this case shows the use of operations research in managerial decision making
keyphrases: dynamic programming Flip analysis solitaire board game craft woodworkers operations research managerial decision making