How Game AI Makes Decisions — From Minimax to Alpha-Beta Pruning

Game AI is different from ordinary search. You are not just finding a path. You are making a move while another player is trying to block you. That is why game decision-making needs a different structure. Core Idea In game search, every move creates a new state. But unlike simple pathfinding, the next state is not fully under your control. Your opponent also chooses. So the algorithm must ask: “What is my best move if the opponent also plays well?” That question is the heart of Minimax. The Key