Mathematical Solitaires and Games

Mathematical Solitaires and Games
Author: Benjamin Schwartz
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2019-03-19
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1351843079

A collection of solitaires and games which include sections on Solitiare Games like Knights Interchanges and The Stacked Playing Cards; Competitive games including SIM as a game of Chance and A winning Opening in Reverse Hex and also Solitaire games with toys like the Tower of Hanoi and Triangular Puzzle Peg.

The Mathematics of Games

The Mathematics of Games
Author: John D. Beasley
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780486449760

Lucid, instructive, and full of surprises, this book examines how simple mathematical analysis can throw unexpected light on games of every type, from poker to golf to the Rubik's cube. 1989 edition.

The Ins and Outs of Peg Solitaire

The Ins and Outs of Peg Solitaire
Author: John D. Beasley
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 292
Release: 1992
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN:

For mathematical game enthusiasts, the 33-hole Peg Solitaire board presents many intriguing and difficult problems, far more fascinating than the simple problems set out in manufacturers' instructions, and behind these problems lies interesting mathematical theory. Beasley, an internationally known expert on Peg Solitaire, surveys the history of the game, shows how to play it simply and well, explains the theory behind it, and offers over 200 problems and their solutions in over 550 diagrams. Mathematical game fans aged twelve and over will find hours of enjoyment in this book.

Winning Ways for Your Mathematical Plays

Winning Ways for Your Mathematical Plays
Author: Elwyn R. Berlekamp
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2018-05-08
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0429945590

This classic on games and how to play them intelligently is being re-issued in a new, four volume edition. This book has laid the foundation to a mathematical approach to playing games. The wise authors wield witty words, which wangle wonderfully winning ways. In Volume 1, the authors do the Spade Work, presenting theories and techniques to "dissect" games of varied structures and formats in order to develop winning strategies.

Mathematical Games and Pastimes

Mathematical Games and Pastimes
Author: Aleksandr Petrovich Domori͡ad
Publisher: Reader's Digest Young Families
Total Pages: 320
Release: 1964
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN:

Mathematical Games and Pastimes focuses on numerical solutions to mathematical games and pastimes. The book first discusses the binary system of notation and the system of notation with the base three. Congruences, Pythagorean and Heronic triples, and arithmetical pastimes are explained. The text takes a look at the nature of numerical tricks. Guessing the results of operations with unknown numbers; determination of numbers thought of using three tables; and extraction of roots of multidigit numbers are explained. The selection also touches on rapid calculations, games with piles of objects, M.

Problem Solving Through Recreational Mathematics

Problem Solving Through Recreational Mathematics
Author: Bonnie Averbach
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2012-03-15
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0486131742

Fascinating approach to mathematical teaching stresses use of recreational problems, puzzles, and games to teach critical thinking. Logic, number and graph theory, games of strategy, much more. Includes answers to selected problems. Free solutions manual available for download at the Dover website.

Winning Ways for Your Mathematical Plays, Volume 4

Winning Ways for Your Mathematical Plays, Volume 4
Author: Elwyn R. Berlekamp
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2004-03-30
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0429945582

In the quarter of a century since three mathematicians and game theorists collaborated to create Winning Ways for Your Mathematical Plays, the book has become the definitive work on the subject of mathematical games. Now carefully revised and broken down into four volumes to accommodate new developments, the Second Edition retains the original's wealth of wit and wisdom. The authors' insightful strategies, blended with their witty and irreverent style, make reading a profitable pleasure. In Volume 4, the authors present a Diamond of a find, covering one-player games such as Solitaire.

Table Talk Math

Table Talk Math
Author: John Stevens
Publisher:
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2017-03-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781946444028

Making math part of everyday conversations is a powerful way to help children and teens learn to love math. In Table Talk Math, John Stevens offers parents (and teachers!) ideas for initiating authentic, math-based conversations that will get kids notice and be curious about all the numbers, patterns, and equations in the world around them.

Solitaire Tic-Tac-Toe

Solitaire Tic-Tac-Toe
Author: Michael Birken
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2005
Genre: Tic-tac-toe
ISBN: 9781402723971

What a great idea: a way to play tic-tac-toe when a partner's not available. Each space in the grid has a page number and a letter. Fill one in, then turn to that page and find out what move the book wants to make. Keep on going until the game is done. There's just one way to come out a winner in each game--but it's not easy! Great for travelers, those waiting on line, or a child sick at home.

Mathematical Wizardry for a Gardner

Mathematical Wizardry for a Gardner
Author: Ed Pegg Jr
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2009-04-20
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1439865396

In this volume, world-leading puzzle designers, puzzle collectors, mathematicians, and magicians continue the tradition of honoring Martin Gardner, who inspired them to enter mathematics, to enter magic, to bring magic into their mathematics, or to bring mathematics into their magic. This edited collection contains a variety of articles connected t