The Mathematics of Games and Puzzles: From Cards to Sudoku

Description Games and puzzles tease our brains, challenge our memories and strengthen our competitive skills. And whether it’s chess, poker or Sudoku, everything you need to win is rooted in mathematics. Get an in-depth look at math-oriented strategies to play — and win — games with acclaimed mathematician Arthur. T. Benjamin, Ph.D. Discover a rewarding set of skills that you can apply to countless games and puzzles, whether you’re playing in your living room or in a crowded casino. You’ll see that behind even the simplest of games lies proof of just how far-reaching mathematics is in your everyday life.

• Class Preview
• Let the Games Begin!
• Games of Chance & Winning Wagers
• Optimal Blackjack & Simple Card Counting
• Mixed Strategies & the Art of Bluffing
• Practical Poker Probabilities
• Expert Backgammon
• Games You Can't Lose & Sneaky Puzzles
• Solving "Impossible" Puzzles
• Mastering Rubik's Cube
• Solving Sudoku
• Mathematics & Chess
• Winning Ways: It's Your Move!