Algorithm for Dots-and Boxes?

Hi,


I'm currently planning to create a computer program (and utilize MPI) to play Dots-and-Boxes. However, I've got no idea how to organize e grid into a tree for searching. Thus, I would appreciate it if anyone can throw me a light on how to start it.


Alternatively, there is another program for single computer called dabble. http://www.mathstat.dal.ca/~jpg/dabble/ I would appreciate it if any kind souls in the community can point to me which are the codes for algorithm (I think there are too much code for GUI), and explain them. I've lernt C++ for 3 months in college, without any knowledge of GUI.


You can also contact me through tianbo@gmail.com (you can add the address to messenger as well) if you're willing to help me.


Thank you.

Algorithm for Dots-and Boxes?
You can get some help from


http://expert.itutorial.info/