PlusX game description

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(PlusX)

Concept - The this game is intended to be played by writing a game engine in any programming language and have the computers compete for the best algorithm. People don't play this game directly, they write programs that play the game.

Equipment
Board - a rectangular array at least 2×2 squares or more in any proportion

+   move and capture one space horizontally or vertically
X   move and capture one space diagonally

Rules
1. Ideal engine should be able to adapt to restrictions of the opposing engine
2. Choose at random which player is to move first, this is Player 1
3. Choose at random which pieces that Player 1 uses
4. Player 2 uses the other pieces
5. Pieces are placed along opposite horizontal edges of the board
6. Object: to capture all of the opponent's pieces
7. Draw limit - the number of moves without a capture. A draw counts as a loss for both players