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The Mathematics of Games and Puzzles: From Cards to Sudoku

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This course explores mathematical ideas through games and puzzles, including probability, card counting, bluffing, backgammon, Rubik’s Cube, Sudoku, and chess.

Syllabus

  • 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!

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