“The Mathematics of Games and Puzzles: From Cards to Sudoku” S:1 E:7 Games You Can’t Lose and Sneaky Puzzles

S:1 E:7 Games You Can’t Lose and Sneaky Puzzles The world of games is filled with scams. The trick: knowing the strategies behind how these hustles work so you can avoid being exploited (and learn some engaging insights into math at the same time). Explore the fundamentals of nontransitive properties through penny ante, Bingo, and games involving dice and cards. Then, get a lively introduction to some simple puzzles involving cups, coins, and toothpicks–and their surprisingly sneaky answers.