ISBN-13: 9780762499861. by Ben Orlin. Author: Ben Orlin. With just paper, pens, and the occasional handful of coins, you and a partner can enjoy hours of fun-and hours of challenge. Orlin"s sly humor, expansive knowledge, and so-bad-they"re-good drawings show us how simple rules summon our best thinking.
A nice touch in this textbook is the quick start guide for each chapter.
With just paper, pens, and the occasional handful of coins, you and a partner can enjoy hours of fun-and hours of challenge. Orlin's sly humor, expansive knowledge, and so-bad-they're-good drawings show us how simple rules summon our best thinking.
Condition Notes: This item is in very good condition.
Bestselling author and worst-drawing artist Ben Orlin expands his oeuvre with this interactive collection of mathematical games. With 70-plus games, each taking a minute to learn and a lifetime to master, this treasure trove will delight, educate, and entertain. From beloved math popularizer Ben Orlin comes a masterfully compiled collection of dozens of playable mathematical games. This ultimate game chest draws on mathematical curios, childhood classics, and soon-to-be classics, each hand-chosen to be (1) fun, (2) thought-provoking, and (3) easy to play.
Orlin’s sly humor, expansive knowledge, and so-bad-they’re-good drawings show us how simple rules summon our best thinking. With just paper, pens, and the occasional handful of coins, you and a partner can enjoy hours of fun—and hours of challenge.
"Math Games with Bad Drawings: 75 1/4 Simple, Challenging, Go-Anywhere Games" by Ben Orlin is a textbook that offers a unique approach to teaching mathematics through game theory. The book features 75 1/4 simple yet challenging games that can be played anywhere, accompanied by bad drawings to add a fun and engaging element to the lessons. With 368 pages and a publication year of 2022, this hardcover book is a valuable resource for educators and students looking to explore the world of mathematics in a creative and interactive way.
Book is in pristine condition
