Winning Ways for Your Mathematical Plays
Volume 1

by Elwyn R. Berlekamp, John H. Conway, Richard K. Guy
Price: $69.00
Availability: In stock.

Summary

This classic on games and how to play them intelligently is being re-issued in a new, four volume edition. This book has laid the foundation to a mathematical approach to playing games. The wise authors wield witty words, which wangle wonderfully winning ways. In Volume 1, the authors do the Spade Work, presenting theories and techniques to “dissect” games of varied structures and formats in order to develop winning strategies.

Details

ISBN: 978-1-56881-130-7
Year: 2001
Format: Paperback
Pages: 296

Reviews

Bulletin of the Belgian Mathematical Society (PDF)

December 2005

“This new edition confirms the status of the book as a standard reference, which it will continue to be for at least another decade.”

Math Horizons (PDF)

November 2005

“Winning Ways is an absolute must have for those who are interested in mathematical game theory. It is sure to please any fan of recreational mathematics or simply anyone who is interested in games and how to play them well.”