Dominono

Authors
Gardner, M
Citation
M. Gardner, Dominono, COMPUT MATH, 39(11), 2000, pp. 55-56
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Computer Science & Engineering
Journal title
COMPUTERS & MATHEMATICS WITH APPLICATIONS
ISSN journal
08981221 → ACNP
Volume
39
Issue
11
Year of publication
2000
Pages
55 - 56
Database
ISI
SICI code
0898-1221(200006)39:11<55:D>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
A two-person game played by alternately marking cells on a square matrix is described. The first player to form a domino loses. A symmetry strategy pe rmits second player wins on all even-order fields. Odd-order fields remain unsolved except for the 3 x 3 on which the second player wins. (C) 2000 Els evier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.