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Move by nature

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Move_by_nature

Used in Minimax algorithm where the second player can be Nature.

In game theory amove by natureis a decision or move in an extensive form game made by a player who has no strategic interests in the outcome. The effect is to add a player, 'Nature', whose practical role is to act as a random number generator. For instance, if a game of Poker requires a dealer to choose which cards a player is dealt, the dealer plays the role of theNature player.