Dots and Squares
In the classic game, two players alternate turns, adding a line between two
dots. In a turn, if a player creates a unit square, they claim that square
for their score and must then add another line (if two squares are created at
once, they still add only a single line.) When a player places a line and
no square is created, the next player takes a turn. In each puzzle below,
it is Player 1's turn.
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1. The game has reached the state to the left. Only one line will
guarantee Player 1 the win. Which one? |
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2. The game has reached the state to the left. Player 1 can guarantee a
win with what strategy? |
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3. The game has reached the state to the left. Player 2 can guarantee a
win with what strategy? |
Source: Original.
Solution
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