Two players play this game. Numbers from 1 to 9 are layed out in a row. Players take turns putting a coin on one of the numbers that does not yet have a coin on it. Player one puts his coins head-up, and player two -- tails-up.

The winner of this game is the first person to have their coins on three numbers that add up to 15. (For example if a player has coins on 1, 6 and 9, they can win the game by putting a coin on either 8 or 5.)

Is there a strategy for playing this game? Is there a sure-fire way of winning?

What a great game for the classroom. I appreciate the problem and solution. Wow.

Posted by cges on 2002-12-12 06:05:44