Breakaway

This is a traditional game with a difference. You play it against the computer. The computer knows the rules of the game, but it does not know how to win. At first it makes its moves entirely at random, so you stand a good chance of winning. But, after you have played against it several times, it makes good moves more often and bad moves less often. It learns from its mistakes and takes note of its successes. You may then find it much more difficult to beat it.

This simple game is a fascinating one in its own right. Played against a computer which is capable of learning to improve its play is a somewhat unusual experience.

Published in the book "The Commodore 64 Games Book - 21 Sensational Games".