README.md

Sumplete Game

Running the Code

Basic Command

To run the game with default parameters (one 4x4 game):

Game Modes

1. Regular Game (Manual Mode)

   • Select "Manual" in the configuration window
   • Click "OK"
   • Play the game:
     • First click on a square: Mark with X (not selected)
     • Second click: Mark with O (selected)
     • Third click: Return to unmarked state

2. Automatic Solver

   • Select an algorithm from the list in the configuration window
   • Click "OK" to watch the algorithm solve the puzzle

To exit without choosing an option, click "Exit".

Running with Parameters

You can customize the game run using the following flags:

• --grid-size: Change the board size
• --num-games: Run multiple games automatically (results printed to terminal)
• --solver: Choose a specific solving algorithm

Example command with parameters: python SumpleteGame.py --grid-size 6 --num-games 2 --solver hill_climbing

Available Solving Algorithms

• hill_climbing
• backtracking_lcv