README.md

LaZY Checkers AI

A checkers AI that uses the MiniMax algorithm with alpha-beta pruning based on Brett Pilch's pygame-checkers. Improved upon and explained by Lilo Heinrich, Zoë McGinnis, and Yehya Albakri, Olin College of Engineering '23.

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Table of Contents

1. About The Project
   • Built With
2. Getting Started
   • Prerequisites
   • Installation
3. Usage
4. License

About The Project

![Product Name Screen Shot][product-screenshot]

Built With

• Python3
• PyGame

Getting Started

To get a local copy up and running follow these simple steps.

Prerequisites

• python3
• pip

  python -m pip install -U pip

Installation

1. Clone the repo

   git clone https://github.com/github_username/repo_name.git

2. Install pygame

   python3 -m pip install -U pygame --user

3. Run checkers.py

    python3 checkers.py

Usage

For more information, see our website

License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.