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http://dx.doi.org/10.7583/JKGS.2019.19.3.25

Automatic Generation of Match-3 Game Levels using Genetic Algorithm  

Park, InHwa (Dept. of Media, Soongsil University)
Oh, KyoungSu (Dept. of Media, Soongsil University)
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Journal of Korea Game Society / v.19, no.3, 2019 , pp. 25-32 More about this Journal
Abstract
This paper proposes a automatic generation method of Match-3 game levels through genetic algorithm. It takes a lot of time and effort if persons have to control the level in the game. In this paper, the genetic algorithm is applied to create an appropriate block combination. We create block combination from integer DNA. Fitness is high if success probability played by computer is closer to given probability. Experiments have shown that computer-determined levels of difficulty have a significant impact on the results of game played persons.
Keywords
Genetic Algorithm; Game Level Generation; Automatic Game Difficulty;
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