The Snakey Hexomino - An Unsolved Problem in Animal Tic-Tac-Toe

Explore an intriguing mathematical puzzle in this 11-minute video where mathematician Sophie Maclean from Kings College London delves into Animal Tic-Tac-Toe, focusing specifically on the mysterious Snakey hexomino - the only remaining unsolved case in this variant of the classic game. Learn about the fascinating intersection of polyominoes and game theory as Maclean builds upon her previous work with polyominoes to explain why this particular hexomino configuration continues to puzzle mathematicians, making it a unique unsolved problem in the realm of combinatorial game theory.