When one side leads at half time, how often does the other side still win?

A match where the leader always wins is dull for the trailing side. This entry shows how to measure the chance of a comeback for different sizes of lead, in a way that works for matches with different scoring targets.

Why this works

A lead means little until you know how much is needed to win. Measuring it as a share of the target makes short and long matches comparable, and the rate of turnarounds then shows whether a match is already settled before it ends.

When not to use it

Wrong for games where luck or one huge final swing is the point, such as party games. There, a low comeback rate is no flaw, so judge by whether players still feel they have a chance.

In the full entry

• What to build, step by step
• Starting values and the reason for each
• 3 common mistakes and the fix
• 33 lines of example code with 3 checks that pass
• How your AI shows you that it works

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