The negative hypergeometric distribution isn’t labeled negative because it uses negative numbers. It’s negative because we’re thinking about failure… The Hypergeometric Flower Pot Ursula Whitcher Mathematical Reviews (AMS) I spent the hottest days of summer engrossed by Balatro, a video game cross between poker and solitaire that’s catnip for probabilityRead More →
If you’re used to the original versions and want to spice up your life a little bit, you can play Torque (Queens on a torus)… This Queen Loves to Tango! Torque, Twango, and Algebraically Addled Games Courtney Gibbons Hamilton College Whenever I see a new game, I can’t resist thinking,Read More →
I’m pretty sure the etiquette of puzzle creation insists that a “good” puzzle has a unique solution—but bear with me! I promise I’m breaking the rules of etiquette for a good reason! Applied Algebra A Variety Show Courtney Gibbons Hamilton College My interest in applied algebra was a long timeRead More →
Many of the proposed strategies use the notions introduced by Claude Shannon to solve problems of communication… Wordle is a game of chance William Casselman University of British Columbia The game Wordle, which is found currently on the New York Times official Wordle site, can be played by anybody withRead More →