burt@druxi.UUCP (SimonB) (01/16/85)
Does anybody know of a backgammon playing program that plays a solid
game? I need to find one that satisfies:
1) It would do reasonably well against a strong player.
2) It can be set up to play against itself starting from a given
position.
3) It understands doubling strategy, and the value of gammons
and backgammons (ie. double or triple points)
4) It runs on a machine that I have access to (apple, ibm-pc, vax),
or preferably, is written in a high level language and available
in that form.
Actually, I'd appreciate any information anybody has. I am aware of a
program developed by Paul Magreil that is allegedly very good, but
have no idea how to get hold of it. Please send replies by mail. Thanks.
Burt Simon
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