Around the World in Eighty Games: From Tarot to Tic-Tac-Toe, Catan to Chutes and Ladders, a Mathematician Unlocks the Secrets of the World's Greatest Games
Marcus Du Sautoy takes readers on a mathematical journey through eighty games, from tarot and tic-tac-toe to Catan and Chutes and Ladders. By examining the ideas and strategies that shape play, he reveals how games offer an engaging way to explore mathematics and the world around us.
About This Book
Around the World in Eighty Games explores the mathematical ideas found in games from different places and traditions.
Marcus Du Sautoy examines familiar and classic games, including tarot, tic-tac-toe, Catan, and Chutes and Ladders.
Using games as a guide, the book considers the patterns, strategies, and secrets that make play both engaging and intellectually rich.
This is an accessible journey through games and mathematics for curious readers, players, and anyone interested in how games work.
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