Reversi

Creating reversi/orthello.

Goal

Create a playable game of reversi with an AI.

Requirements

• Create a functioning game of Reversi
• 2 People Can Play
• 1 Person Can Play Against an AI
• Should have a graphical interface
• Ideally be published on the web

Tools

• Create main game in C++
• Current web plans are undecided

Functions

• Graphical Interface

  • Print 8 by 8 board
  • Draw pieces
  • Draw flipped pieces
  • Print scores
  • Print player turns
  • Ask for player names

• Game Logic

  • Check for valid/legal moves
  • Switch turns
  • Flips correct pieces
  • Check if moves are in bounds
  • Get score

• AI Algorithm

  • Minimax alogrithm with alpha beta pruning
  • Evaluate board