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Math Games with Bad Drawings

75 1/4 Simple, Challenging, Go-Anywhere Games & And Why They Matter
By Ben Orlin
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Math Games with Bad Drawings by Ben Orlin explores the entertaining world of mathematics through a series of cleverly illustrated games and riddles. With a light-hearted approach, it blends humour and wit to demystify mathematical concepts, making them accessible and enjoyable for all readers. The book provides a delightful blend of education and fun, showcasing how mathematics can be a source of playful curiosity.
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You might enjoy this book if you love playful explorations into the world of mathematics, filled with whimsical, hand-drawn illustrations that add a humorous twist. It's perfect for those who appreciate a light-hearted approach to numbers and logic, and enjoy seeing maths presented in a fun, entertaining manner.

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Math Games with Bad Drawings

Best-selling author and worst-drawing artist Ben Orlin expands his oeuvre with this interactive collection of mathematical games. With 70-plus games, each taking a minute to learn and a lifetime to master, this treasure chest will delight, educate, and entertain.

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Bestselling author and worst-drawing artist Ben Orlin expands his oeuvre with this interactive collection of mathematical games. With 70-plus games, each taking a minute to learn and a lifetime to master, this treasure trove will delight, educate, and entertain.

From beloved math popularizer Ben Orlin comes a masterfully compiled collection of dozens of playable mathematical games. This ultimate game chest draws on mathematical curios, childhood classics, and soon-to-be classics, each hand-chosen to be (1) fun, (2) thought-provoking, and (3) easy to play. With just paper, pens, and the occasional handful of coins, you and a partner can enjoy hours of fun—and hours of challenge.

Orlin's sly humour, expansive knowledge, and so-bad-they're-good drawings show us how simple rules summon our best thinking.

Games include:

  • Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe
  • Sprouts
  • Battleship
  • Quantum Go Fish
  • Dots and Boxes
  • Black Hole
  • Order and Chaos
  • Sequencium
  • Paper Boxing
  • Prophecies
  • Arpeggios
  • Banker
  • Francoprussian Labyrinth
  • Cats and Dogs
  • And many more.

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Math Games with Bad Drawings by Ben Orlin is praised for its engaging and humorous approach to mathematics through games. Critics highlight its potential to make complex mathematical concepts accessible and enjoyable, with reviewers noting the book’s blend of creativity, fun, and insightful thinking. It is described as a groundbreaking addition to popular maths literature, promising hours of enjoyment while enhancing mathematical understanding.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762499861

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Adult

Illustration: 250 Black-and-white illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 1400g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Ben Orlin is the author of Math with Bad Drawings (as well as the blog of the same name) and Change is the Only Constant. His writing on math and education has appeared in The Atlantic, the Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times, Slate, Vox, and Popular Science. He has taught middle and high school mathematics and has spoken about math and education at colleges and universities across the United States. He lives with his wife and daughter in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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