# Bitmask Golf

> **Source:** [http://localhost:1313/explore/games/bitmask/](http://localhost:1313/explore/games/bitmask/)
> **Author:** [Vikash Patel](https://vikashpatel.net)
> **Published:** May 09, 2026
> **Reading Time:** 1 min
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> *This is the raw Markdown source of the article from the [Lorbic Technical Journal](http://localhost:1313/).*

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{{< game type="bitmask" >}}

### How to play
1. Use the bitwise operators to transform the **Current** bit pattern into the **Target** pattern.
2. Every operation costs 1 "Clock Cycle".
3. Try to hit the **Par** (the optimal number of moves).