Connect Four Rubric

DRAFT: MAY CHANGE

There are four functions that you are expected to design and test:

• draw_board: Create a String representation of the board.
• is_legal_move: True if the attempted move is legal. Used to prevent players from moving in full columns or playing in column -5.
• is_won: True if the game is over (either player has four in a row).
• make_move: Gives a new Board with a piece added. Assumes that the move is legal.

To keep scoring straightforward, each function is worth 10 points.

Draw Board

This should draw with no issues, showing the board each row on its own line. I do not anticipate problems with this function.

Make Move

• 5 points: piece falls to the bottom of the row when empty (basic move)
• 5 points: piece falls to the appropriate place (follows all rules)

Is Legal Move

• 5 points: moves outside of board are not allowed (column negative or too large)
• 5 points: moves not permitted in full column

Is Won

• 5 points: horizontal and vertical wins detected
• 5 points: diagonal wins detected

Deductions

• Brute force instead of a thoughtful approach (-4)