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How to Win - by Arthur Benjamin (Hardcover)

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  • A New York Times best-selling mathematician reveals how math can take your game playing and puzzle solving to the next level Imagine entering a bingo parlor where one thousand cards are in play.
  • About the Author: Arthur Benjamin is the author of two bestsellers, The Magic of Math and Secrets of Mental Math.
  • 352 Pages
  • Mathematics, Game Theory

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A New York Times best-selling mathematician reveals how math can take your game playing and puzzle solving to the next level

Imagine entering a bingo parlor where one thousand cards are in play. "I'll bet that the winning card is horizontal instead of vertical," a man says. Should you take the bet?

Or suppose you've reached Final Jeopardy! with $7,000 to your opponents' $8,000 and $4,000. What should you wager?

Or imagine you're at the blackjack table. The dealer's up card is a four, and you've been dealt a jack and a two. Should you hit or should you stand?

In How to Win, New York Times bestselling mathematician Art Benjamin answers these questions and many more. Breaking down the mathematics of games and puzzles, he finds winning strategies, hidden paradoxes, and profound ideas. He shows us the best opening guesses and follow-up moves in Wordle, an easy way to solve a Rubik's Cube and almost any sudoku, and how to determine which games at the casino will let your money last the longest. And he reveals how the same math extends to everyday life, enabling us to transcend luck in whatever we do.

Now that's a winning proposition.



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"Art Benjamin is so smart and clear-minded that he could talk me into anything. Thankfully, instead of pickpocketing my life's savings, he has decided to teach me how to win games and solve puzzles. A winning book by a winning personality."--Ben Orlin, author of Math Games with Bad Drawings



About the Author



Arthur Benjamin is the author of two bestsellers, The Magic of Math and Secrets of Mental Math. He holds a PhD from Johns Hopkins University and is the Smallwood Family Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College. He is also a backgammon grandmaster and a magician of some renown. He lives in Claremont, California. 
Dimensions (Overall): 9.25 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Mathematics
Sub-Genre: Game Theory
Publisher: Basic Books
Format: Hardcover
Author: Arthur Benjamin
Language: English
Street Date: October 6, 2026
TCIN: 1009427945
UPC: 9781541605954
Item Number (DPCI): 247-54-9367
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What type of games does the book discuss strategies for?

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  • A: It discusses strategies for bingo, blackjack, Wordle, Rubik's Cube, and Sudoku.

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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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  • A: The author is Arthur Benjamin, a renowned mathematician and best-selling author.

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Q: What mathematical concepts are explored in this book?

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  • A: The book explores game theory, probability, and strategies applicable to games and puzzles.

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Q: How many pages does this book contain?

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  • A: The book contains a total of 352 pages.

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Q: What is the recommended age for readers?

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  • A: The book is suggested for readers aged 22 years and up.

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