Math Games with Bad Drawings: 75 1/4 Simple, Challenging, Go-Anywhere Games & And Why They Matter

Bestselling author and worst-drawing artist Ben Orlin has created an interactive collection of mathematical games that will delight, educate, and entertain. With over 70 games, each taking a minute to learn and a lifetime to master, this treasure trove is sure to provide hours of fun and challenge.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2022
Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Bestselling author and self-proclaimed worst-drawing artist Ben Orlin has expanded his artistic repertoire with this interactive collection of mathematical games. With over 70 games, each requiring only a minute to learn and a lifetime to master, this treasure trove promises to delight, educate, and entertain.

From the mind of beloved math popularizer Ben Orlin comes a meticulously compiled collection of dozens of playable mathematical games. This ultimate game chest draws on mathematical curiosities, childhood classics, and soon-to-be classics, each hand-picked to be (1) fun, (2) thought-provoking, and (3) easy to play. With just a piece of paper, a pen, 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 showcase how simple rules can summon our best thinking.

Games included in this collection span various genres and themes, such as:

Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe: A classic game of strategy and luck, where players take turns placing their Xs and Os on the board.

Sprouts: A game that challenges players to grow a garden by planting seeds and watering them.

Battleship: A classic board game where players try to sink their opponent's ships by firing missiles.

Quantum Go Fish: A game that blends the rules of Go Fish with quantum mechanics, resulting in a mind-bending twist on the classic card game.

Dots and Boxes: A simple game of connecting dots on a grid, but with strategic gameplay that requires careful planning.

Black Hole: A game that challenges players to navigate a black hole by avoiding obstacles and collecting stars.

Order and Chaos: A game that explores the concepts of order and chaos in a mathematical world.

Sequencium: A game that challenges players to create sequences of numbers by adding and subtracting tiles.

Paper Boxing: A game that simulates the classic boxing match using paper and pencils.

Prophecies: A game that challenges players to predict the future by interpreting patterns and symbols.

Arpeggios: A game that challenges players to create musical arpeggios by arranging tiles in a specific order.

Banker: A game that challenges players to manage their finances and make smart investments.

Francoprussian Labyrinth: A game that combines the rules of a labyrinth with the strategy of a board game.

Cats and Dogs: A game that challenges players to guess the outcome of a game of rock-paper-scissors.

And many more.

Each game in this collection is designed to be accessible to players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a math enthusiast, a casual gamer, or just looking for a fun way to pass the time, there's something for everyone in this treasure trove of mathematical games.

So, grab your paper, pen, and coins, and get ready to have hours of fun and challenge with Ben Orlin's Interactive Collection of Mathematical Games.

Weight: 1398g
Dimension: 192 x 293 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780762499861