A mathematical game is a game whose rules, strategies and outcomes are defined by precise mathematical rules, strategies and measurable outcomes. The cited article says such games often have simple rules and match procedures, such as tic-tac-toe and dots and boxes, that they need not be conceptually intricate to involve deeper computational underpinnings, and that even though the rules of Mancala are relatively basic the game can be rigorously analyzed through the lens of combinatorial game theory. Mathematical games differ sharply from mathematical puzzles, which require specific mathematical expertise to complete. Objects recorded in the atlas as games are grouped under this concept.
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A mathematical game is a game whose rules, strategies, and outcomes are defined by precise mathematical rules, strategies, and measurable outcomes.
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For example, even though the rules of Mancala are relatively basic, the game can be rigorously analyzed through the lens of combinatorial game theory.
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