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Combinatorial Game Theory XI
Lesson 11 In this lesson, we will cover more on canonical forms. First recall that for m↑ + (*n) with m > 0, this game is positive except when (m, n) = (1, 1). Let’s consider the canonical forms of … Continue reading
Combinatorial Game Theory VI
Lesson 6 General Combinatorial Game Theory [ Warning: the following lesson is significantly longer than the previous ones. ] Starting from this lesson, we will look at a more rigourous, complete and general theory. Prior to this, in any game configuration both … Continue reading
Combinatorial Game Theory V
Lesson 5 We did mention in the first lesson that CGT covers games without draws. Here, we’ll break this rule and look at loopy games, i.e. games with possible draws. [ To be specific, loopy games are those where it’s … Continue reading
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Combinatorial Game Theory Quiz 1
This quiz lasts 70 minutes and covers materials from lessons 1-4. For A-C, determine whether the following Nim games are first or second-player wins. There is no need to find the winning move. (10 points) (10, 15, 17, 19) (7, … Continue reading
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Combinatorial Game Theory IV
Lesson 4 In this lesson, we will work on a large class of games, known as take-and-break games. First consider a simple example. Kayles Kayles is an example of a take-and-break game: Start with a few heaps of contiguous bottles, … Continue reading
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Combinatorial Game Theory III
Lesson 3 We’ve learnt Nim and we’ve learnt the Square Game. Now, let’s combine them and consider the following game, which we shall name Nim Square. Start with r heaps of stones, of sizes . Play alternates between two players: at … Continue reading
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