Mathematical game
A mathematical game is a multiplayer game whose rules, strategies, and outcomes are defined by mathematics.
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Description
Often, such games have simple rules and match procedures, such as ]]Tic-tac-toe]] and Dots and Boxes.
Generally, mathematical games need not be conceptually intricate to involve deeper computational underpinnings.
For example, even though the rules of Mancala are relatively basic, the game can be rigorously analyzed through the lens of combinatorial game theory.
Mathematical core
Often, the arithmetic core of mathematical games is not readily apparent to players untrained to note the statistical or mathematical aspects.
Mathematical puzzles
Mathematical games differ sharply from mathematical puzzles in that mathematical puzzles require specific mathematical expertise to complete, whereas mathematical games do not require a deep knowledge of mathematics to play.
See also
- Algorithm
- Automata
- Cellular automata
- Conway's Game of Life
- Game
- Hamurabi
- Logic
- Mathematical logic
- Mathematical puzzle
- Mathematics
- Nim
External links
- Mathematical game @ Wikipedia
