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While this was originally set at 40 moves it has been reduced to 17 on all devices since. It's quite normal for move limits to be changed to reflect the experience of the first players. Clearly it was felt that it was too easy at 40 moves. If further experience suggests that it is now too hard then there may be another adjustment in the future.