Winning Strategy for Bachet's 1612 Combinatorial Game

Explore a fascinating 10-minute video lecture on a historical combinatorial game from Bachet de Meziriac's 1612 recreational mathematics book, demonstrating an early example of game theory principles before their formal development in the 1900s. Learn the game's rules, analyze winning strategies through mathematical reasoning, and discover variations that make the game more challenging. Master the first-player strategy and understand the combinatorial principles that guarantee victory, making it perfect for both mathematics enthusiasts and those interested in historical mathematical puzzles. Get ready to challenge friends with this centuries-old game while gaining insights into the foundations of modern game theory.