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Four in a Row: Game Theory & Minimax Algorithm

Educational & Scientific Guide

🔬 Scientific & Physical Foundations

Four-in-a-row board simulation illustrating combinatorial game theory and Alpha-Beta minimax pruning.

🕹️ User & Experimentation Guide

Click columns to drop game tokens and challenge progressive depth-searching AI bots.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is four-in-a-row a mathematically solved game?

Yes, in 1988 James Allen proved the first player can always force a win with perfect play.

How does the AI choose moves?

Evaluates game decision trees projecting multiple turns ahead using the Minimax algorithm.

What is Alpha-Beta pruning?

An optimization that prunes subtrees that cannot affect final decision values, saving computations.