Shut the Box Gameplay

Using a Markov decision process to choose optimal moves in a deceptively simple dice game.

Artwork for Shut the Box Markov analysis

Background and Description

Here we attempt to find the optimal set of actions for a simple dice game using the Markov Decision Process framework. This task features a review of a popular control-process solving framework, as well as a relatively simple solution script.

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See how MDP framing uncovers the highest-value plays.

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Review the solver and simulation used to test strategies.