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Title: The Monopoly Mystery: Probability vs. Personality

Objectives/Goals

My objective was to determine which AI computer player wins the most games. I
believe the more
aggressive player, Type A, will win more games.

Methods/Materials

I programmed variables into Type A and B AI players with the help of personality
profile research. I had
the computer play 300 games; the first 100 with a Random AI player, the second
100 with a different
Random AI player and the third 100 acting as a control with Type A and B players
only.

Results

The results of my investigation indicated that the Type B AI player had the best
playing strategy when all
3 AI players were playing. In the first 100 games Type A won 28, Type B won 55
and Random won 17.
In the second 100 games Type A won 17, Type B won 58 and Random Jr. won 25. In
the third 100 games
Type A won 49 and Type B won 51. This proves that personality only plays a
significant role in 3 player
games while 2 player games rely totally on probability.

Conclusions/Discussion

After completing my investigation, I found that my hypothesis was incorrect. I
stated Type A would win
the most games but actually Type B did. I learned that both probability and
personality play a significant
role in who wins or loses the game and that trading is very important. Also 3
player games are much more
complex and in-depth than 2 player games.

Summary Statement

To determine whether probability or personality plays a key role in winning the
game Monopoly.

Help Received

Mother helped with gluing papers on the board.