Weekly Challenge 149: Side Hustle
Win a game of Abalone vs @PS-Greedy-Two-Move (or @PST-Greedy-Tom) where your marbles in the final position connects two opposite sides of the board.
Adjudication Criteria:
1. Biggest score difference
2. Fewest moves (ply)
3. Earliest Entry
Additional Clarification:
- Takebacks are not permitted
- A corner is considered as belonging to both of the sides it joins
This week's challenge ties in with the Abalone MSO tournament which takes place this Sunday: playstrategy.org/swiss/eJLSIvlQ
Closing Date: Monday 23rd February 1200 UTC+0
Weekly Challenge 149: Side Hustle
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My first attempt.
I think it qualifies due to the corner rule...
6-2
playstrategy.org/XPSdqETG
My second attempt.
Longer game but 6-1.
Corner rule again.
playstrategy.org/URiozayI
My third attempt.
Still 6-1 but much shorter.
Corner rule useless.
Marbles not connected but I think that's OK.
playstrategy.org/40T4uiBs
My fourth attempt. Last for today.
6-0.
Corner rule useless. Marbles connected (just for fun).