Best Of: Linking Math And Games Across The World

Best Of: Linking Math And Games Across The World

By NPR

Marcus du Sautoy is a mathematician who loves games, travel, and, unsurprisingly, math. His new book is titled "Around the World in 80 Games: A Mathematician Unlocks the Secrets of the Greatest Games."

In it, du Sautoy tours the world's games, exploring how they are built around (and can be won using) mathematics.

We discuss how math and games are interwoven worldwide, and learn the history of some of our favorite games.

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