THE DOTS-AND-BOXES GAME by Elwyn R. Berlekamp ( 9781568811291 )

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Title:

THE DOTS-AND-BOXES GAME
SOPHISTICATED CHILD'S PLAY

By:

Elwyn R. Berlekamp

Format:

Paperback

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£28.99

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£26.09

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ISBN 10:

1568811292

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9781568811291

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Publisher:

TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC

Pub. date:

15 July, 2000

Pages:

131

Description:

Here, the game "dots and boxes" serves as an introduction to mathematical game theory. The title is a guide to the game and its mathematical underpinnings. Chapters on strategy are interspersed with 100 sample problems and their strategic solutions.

Synopsis:

The game of Dots-and-Boxes, the popular game in which two players take turns connecting an array of dots to form squares, or "boxes" has long been considered merely a child's game. In this book, however, the author reveals the surprising complexity of the game, along with advanced strategies that will allow the reader to win at any level of gameplay desired. This book is an essential guide to the game of Dots-and-Boxes and its mathematical underpinnings. Chapters of strategy are interspersed with dozens of sample problems and their solutions. Furthermore, the strategies can be applied to several other games, such as Strings-and-Coins and Nimstring.

Illustrations:

100 b&w illustrations

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Imprint:

A K Peters

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