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+# note all values are experimental
+
+def game_evaluator(player, evaluate_once=False):
+    score = 0
+    for minion in player.minions:
+        minion_score = 0
+        minion_score += minion.calculate_attack() * minion.health ** 0.7
+        if minion.taunt:
+            minion_score += minion.health * 2
+        if not minion.can_be_targeted_by_spells:
+            minion_score *= 1.5
+        score += minion_score
+    score += len(player.hand) * 3
+    score += player.max_mana * 3
+    score += player.hero.health
+    if not evaluate_once:
+        score -= game_evaluator(player.opponent, True)
+    return score