Bibliograph

The mathematics of games and puzzles, from cards to sudoku, Arthur T. Benjamin ; senior producer Zachary H. Rhoads ; academic content supervisory Jay Tate, Susan Dyer ; producer Chris DeRoche; managing writer Nancy Eskridge ; director Jonathan D. Leven, Jim M. Allen, Sal Rodriguez

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The mathematics of games and puzzles, from cards to sudoku, Arthur T. Benjamin ; senior producer Zachary H. Rhoads ; academic content supervisory Jay Tate, Susan Dyer ; producer Chris DeRoche; managing writer Nancy Eskridge ; director Jonathan D. Leven, Jim M. Allen, Sal Rodriguez

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-130) in course guidebook

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

The mathematics of games and puzzles

Oclc number

852401706

Responsibility statement

Arthur T. Benjamin ; senior producer Zachary H. Rhoads ; academic content supervisory Jay Tate, Susan Dyer ; producer Chris DeRoche; managing writer Nancy Eskridge ; director Jonathan D. Leven, Jim M. Allen, Sal Rodriguez

Runtime

540

Series statement

Great courses. Science & mathematics Mathematics

Sub title

from cards to sudoku

Summary

This course takes a mathematical approach to playing games and solving puzzles. In this course, you will be introduced to all kinds of games, from games of pure strategy (like chess) to games of pure luck (like many casino games) to games that mix strategy and luck (like blackjack, backgammon, and poker). You will analyze puzzles that have stumped people for centuries to modern favorites like sudoku and Rubik's Cube. You will improve your ability to play these games and solve these puzzles, but you will also learn some interesting mathematics along the way

Technique

live action

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