Computers mimic human
reasoning by building on simple rules and statistical averages. Test your
strategy against the computer in this rock-paper-scissors game illustrating
basic artificial intelligence. Choose from two different modes: novice, where
the computer learns to play from scratch,
and veteran, where the computer pits over 200,000 rounds of previous experience
against you.
Note: A truly random
game of rock-paper-scissors would result in a statistical tie with each player
winning, tying and losing one-third of the time. However, people are not
truly random and thus can be studied and
analyzed. While this computer won't win all rounds, over time it can exploit a
person's tendencies and patterns to gain an advantage over its opponent.
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