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Re: New contest anyone?

• Posted by Ricardo M. Forno <rmforno at tutopia.com> Oct 24, 2006
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Derek Parnell wrote:
> 
> It maybe time for a new contest. Some may remember the one I managed some time
> ago; it seemed to appeal to quite a few people. I've had some new thoughts
> about
> a simple contest so if there is a mood to have another go, let me know and
> I'll
> set it up.
> 
> Suggested Tasks:
> (a) Implemented a new 'board' game (I have the rules). 
> (b) Modes of play (any combination of) ...
>      Person vs Person
>      Person vs program
>      program vs program (not necessarily your own)
> (c) Prizes for ...
>      * Smallest algorithm implementation (excludes fluff and I/O lines)
>      * Most successful (program vs program)
>      * Viewers selection for most elegant.
> 
> The 'program vs program' section is where your program would play against
> other
> people's programs in a tournement. 
> 
> There will be opportunity for you to submit any number of programs as I'll run
> daily tournements and post the results during the contest period. This will
> give you feedback on your program's success or otherwise, so you can tweak it
> as needed. I expect once opened, I'll run it for a month. Prizes yet to be
> decided
> but they will be worthwhile 
> 
> -- 
> Derek Parnell
> Melbourne, Australia
> Skype name: derek.j.parnell

The ancient Japanese game known as go-moku (five in a row)
is a good candidate, I think.
Regards.