Battlesnake Bots/AI in Python

This repository contains algorithms and bots developed for Battlesnake.

Technologies Used

• Libraries: dataset, fastapi

Features

• A Algorithm (Pathfinding)*: Efficiently finds the shortest path to food/objectives.
• Collision Detection: Ensures the snake avoids collisions with other snakes or itself.
• Head-to-Head Prevention: Logic to prevent head-to-head collisions.
• Out-of-Bounds Detection: Keeps the snake within the game board boundaries.

Motivation/Reason

Driven by an interest in competitive programming and game strategies, Battlesnake caught my attention. This project started as a hobby, with the goal of continuously refining the algorithm and bot to climb the Battlesnake rankings.

Usage

1. Clone this repository.
2. Install necessary libraries.
3. Modify the code to remove database logic:
   • Navigate to the "start" and "end" methods in the main script.
   • Remove the lines involving the DATABASE object.
4. Run the main script.

python main.py

Future Plans

• Refine the current strategies for better performance. (Cap being 500ms)
• Integrate reinforcement learning for adaptive gameplay.
• Experiment with other popular game algorithms and see their impact on performance.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.