Biography of different mathematical games
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Mathematical game
Game defined by mathematical parameters
This article is about the mathematical analysis of games. For games that involve mathematics, see mathematical puzzle.
Biography of different mathematical games
For the Martin Gardner column "Mathematical Games", see Mathematical Games (column).
A mathematical game is a game whose rules, strategies, and outcomes are defined by clear mathematical parameters.[1][verification needed][clarification needed] Often, such games have simple rules and match procedures, such as tic-tac-toe and dots and boxes.
Generally, mathematical games need not be conceptually intricate to involve deeper computational underpinnings. For example, even though the rules of Mancala are relatively basic, the game can be rigorously analyzed through the lens of combinatorial game theory.[citation needed]
Mathematical games differ sharply from mathematical puzzles in that mathematical puzzles require specific mathematical expertise to complete,