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MATHEMATICAL GAMES.
- Source :
- Scientific American; Jul1957, Vol. 197 Issue 1, p145-150, 6p, 7 Diagrams
- Publication Year :
- 1957
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Abstract
- The article presents Hex, invented by Piet Hein of Denmark and introduced at Niels Bohr's Institute for Theoretical Physics in Copenhagen, is a mathematical game. It is played on a diamond-shaped board made up of hexagons. The goal is to block the opponent by completing an unbroken chain of pieces. Hex was previously played as Polygon and John.
- Subjects :
- HEX (Game)
BOARD games
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00368733
- Volume :
- 197
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Scientific American
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 23102763
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0757-145