Generalized Game¶
In computational complexity theory, a generalized game is a game or puzzle that has been generalized so that it can be played on a board or grid of any size.
Core Idea¶
Generalized Game is treated here as the recurring computer science and information systems identity summarized by this source-grounded definition: In computational complexity theory, a generalized game is a game or puzzle that has been generalized so that it can be played on a board or grid of any size. In computational complexity theory, a generalized game is a game or puzzle that has been generalized so that it can be played on a board or grid of any size.
Scope of Application¶
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Documented setting. In computational complexity theory, a generalized game is a game or puzzle that has been generalized so that it can be played on a board or grid of any size.
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Documented setting. For example, generalized chess is the game of chess played on an n\times n board, with 2n pieces on each side.
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Documented setting. Complexity theory studies the asymptotic difficulty of problems, so generalizations of games are needed, as games on a fixed size of board are finite problems.
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Documented setting. For many generalized games which last for a number of moves polynomial in the size of the board, the problem of determining if there is a win for the first player.
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Documented setting. For many generalized games which may last for a number of moves exponential in the size of the board, the problem of determining if there is a win for the first.
Clarity¶
A clear use of Generalized Game names the carrier, the operative relation, and the conditions under which the source treats the identity as present. The minimal definition is In computational complexity theory, a generalized game is a game or puzzle that has been generalized so that it can be played on a board or grid of any size.
Manages Complexity¶
Generalized Game compresses multiple computer science and information systems details into a stable diagnostic relation. The source shows both the central mechanism—for example, generalized chess is the game of chess played on an n\times n board, with 2n pieces on each side.—and the practical consequence—generalized chess, go (with Japanese ko rules), Quixo, and checkers are EXPTIME-complete.
Abstract Reasoning¶
- Type the carrier. Identify the computer science and information systems entities to which the claim applies.
- State the relation. Use the source-grounded identity: In computational complexity theory, a generalized game is a game or puzzle that has been generalized so that it can be played on a board or grid of any size.
- Check operation and conditions. Complexity theory studies the asymptotic difficulty of problems, so generalizations of games are needed, as games on a fixed size of board are finite problems. 4.
Knowledge Transfer¶
Within the home domain. Knowledge about Generalized Game transfers literally when a new case preserves the same carrier type, relation, and recognition test. In computational complexity theory, a generalized game is a game or puzzle that has been generalized so that it can be played on a board or grid of any size. For example, generalized chess is the game of chess played on an n\times n board, with 2n pieces on each side. Beyond the home domain. No canonical parent is asserted for Generalized Game.
Neighborhood in Abstraction Space¶
Generalized Game sits in a sparse region of the domain-specific corpus (73rd percentile for distinctiveness): few abstractions share its structure, so a faithful description tends to retrieve it precisely.
Family — Political & Strategic Game Models (11 abstractions)
Nearest neighbors
- Game complexity — 0.86
- Bayes Correlated Equilibrium — 0.85
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- Peace war game — 0.83
- Prisoner's dilemma — 0.83
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