This game is played by two players at a round table. They each take turns placing identical coins onto the table's surface. No two coins can overlap, and the entirety of the coin's surface must rest on the table. The loser of the game is the first person who is unable to put down a coin because there is no more room.

Which of the players has a winning strategy? What is it?

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I'm new here and I'm quite certain I'm not understanding the concept of this game but I'm giving this a shot...

Since there are several different sized coins I assume that player 1 has the advantage of choosing which coin is to be laid throughout the game. So assuming he can determine visually how many will fit along the outside of the circular table and each ring inward there after he could leave the final center space for himself.

Posted by Joni on 2002-09-11 17:03:21