SafekipediaA mathematical game is a game with rules, strategies, and results that follow exact math rules. These games often have simple rules, like tic-tac-toe and dots and boxes. Even simple games such as Mancala can be studied using combinatorial game theory.
Mathematical games are different from mathematical puzzles. Puzzles often need special math knowledge to solve, but games do not need deep math skills to play. The math in these games is usually hidden and not easy to see unless you study the stats or math involved.
Looking at the math of a game can be more helpful than playing it. By examining the rules, we can make equations or formulas to find the best ways to win or see if the game has a solution.
These games can also help kids learn basic math skills, such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing, in a fun way. They are very interesting in the field of recreational mathematics.
List of games
Some games look simple but they can have hidden chances or strategies. For example, card games with shuffling or hidden cards have an element of chance.
Here are some examples of mathematical games:
Lattice board
- Angels and Devils
- Arimaa
- Checkers (English draughts)
- Chess
- Chomp
- Dodgem
- Domineering
- Dots and boxes
- Go
- Gomoku
- Hex
- Hexapawn
- L game
- Othello
- Pente
- Philosopher's football
- Rhythmomachy
- Tak
- Tic-tac-toe
Non-lattice boards and other games
Chance involved or imperfect information
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- Prisoner's dilemma
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