Around the World in 80 Games - A mathematician unlocks the secrets of the greatest games

Around the World in 80 Games is about the mathematics of chance, game theory, gamification, gaming strategies and computer games. Traversing the globe, Marcus du Sautoy looks at the genesis of games new and old, explores how to invent a good game and explains the fascination of a popular lockdown game. From the secrets of whist to hopscotch, Scrabble to Wordle. The most simple games endure: board games, card games and dice games have captivated us for centuries and the acclaimed mathematician and author of The Creativity Code (among many others) will once again bring mathematics to the fore with insight and aplomb in Around the World in 80 Games.

Product details

• Authors: Marcus Du Sautoy
• Publisher: Fourth Estate
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 12.10.2023
• EAN: 9780008525910
• ISBN: 978-0-00-852591-0
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 240 mm x 36 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Games, quizzes; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; CRAFTS & HOBBIES / General, MATHEMATICS / Game Theory, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Entertainment, MATHEMATICS / Recreations & Games, Information technology industries, Hobbies, quizzes & games, game theory, GAMES & ACTIVITIES / General, Hobbies, quizzes and games, Popular and recreational mathematics, Popular mathematics, Computer and video game industry