Connect4

Abstract:

• Connect4 game with AI.

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Demo:

• https://youtu.be/coafJ3iYaBc

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Development Environment:

• Eclipse Java EE IDE for Web Developers.
• Version: Mars.2 Release (4.5.2)

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Development Language:

• Java

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Features:

• AI was implemented based on Minimax, Alpha-beta pruning.
• AI anaylizes the next best move by using its heuristic function.
• The heuristic function was implemented based on the concept of winning line strategy

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Getting Started:

• Download the exe directory if you merely want to try playing the game. It consists of one executable jar file. I recommend you to download up-to-date Java on your desktop.
  In order to execute jar file, type java -jar Connect4AI.jar on terminal.
• Download the whole files in your desktop and import it to your Eclipse IDE. It will make you be able to modify the codes.

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How to contribute:

• Any kinds of commits are welcomed.
• Before making changes in the codes, pull the codes from the remote master branch to your local master branch
• If you try to push some changes, please use your own remote branches other than master branch.
• Do not merge your code to the remote master branch. Please suggest a pull request and be patient until the owner of this project merges it.

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Contacts:

• arkainoh@gmail.com