2009 Discrete Maths Seminar - 06
- Date: 03/24/2009
Lecturer(s):
Paul Ottaway (UBC)
Location:
University of British Columbia
Topic:
How to Win and Lose Combinatorial Games
Description:
I will give an introduction to the mathematics of combinatorial games.
We shall examine the similarities and differences between Normal Play
rules where the last player wins and Mis\`ere Play rules where the last
player loses. The complete analysis for both play conventions will be
given for a simplecoin-flipping game.
Schedule:
4:00pm-5:00pm, WMAX 216