MATHEMATICS OF TABLETOP GAMES.

Mathematics of Tabletop Games provides a bridge between mathematics and hobby tabletop gaming. Instead of focusing on games mathematicians play, such as nim and chomp, this book starts with the tabletop games played by avid gamers and hopes to address the question: which field of mathematics concern...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Montgomery, Aaron
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [S.l.] : AK PETERS, 2024.
Subjects:
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:Mathematics of Tabletop Games provides a bridge between mathematics and hobby tabletop gaming. Instead of focusing on games mathematicians play, such as nim and chomp, this book starts with the tabletop games played by avid gamers and hopes to address the question: which field of mathematics concerns itself with this situation? Readers interested in either mathematics or tabletop games will find this book an engaging way to begin exploring the other topic or the connection between the topics. Features Presents an entry-level exposition of interesting mathematical concepts that are not commonly taught outside of upper-level mathematics courses Acts as a resource for mathematics instructors who wish to provide new examples of standard mathematical concepts Features material that may help game designers and developers make design decisions about game mechanisms Provides working Python code that can be used to solve common questions about games Covers a broad range of mathematical topics that could be used as survey material for undergraduates curious about mathematics.
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9781040089415
1040089410
9781003383529
1003383521
9781040089460
1040089461