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Outsmart – a 5-round betting game against the computer

Outsmart – a 5-round betting game against the computer

by davidbauer·Mar 13, 2026·3 points·0 comments

AI Analysis

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Hidden betting information creates genuine strategy beyond simple point-matching games.

Strengths
  • Novel hidden-bet mechanic creates genuine strategy and deception
  • Balanced AI with 53% human win rate shows thoughtful tuning
Weaknesses
  • Simple implementation without technical innovation or novel algorithms
  • Limited replay value after learning optimal betting strategy
Category
Target Audience

Strategy game enthusiasts, browser game players

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Post Description

I little browser game I built. You play against the computer (more on that below).

Both start with 100 points. Over 5 rounds, your goal is to get to 3 wins first. Each round, whoever bets more points, gets the win. After round one, only the winning bet is revealed, so you have to start making assumptions. It becomes a game of strategy and deception.

I'm still tweaking the computer strategy. In the latest version, humans win 53% of games, and there might still be strategies that will let you win most games. So if you find one such exploit: 1. Congrats! 2. Let me know so I can make the game harder for everyone after you :-)

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