Have you ever played the addictive card game SET? Have you ever
wondered about the connections between games and mathematics? If
the answer to either question is "yes," then The Joy of SET is the
book for you! The Joy of SET takes readers on a fascinating journey
into this seemingly simple card game and reveals its surprisingly
deep and diverse mathematical dimensions. Absolutely no
mathematical background is necessary to enjoy this book--all you
need is a sense of curiosity and adventure! Originally invented in
1974 by Marsha Falco and officially released in 1991, SET has
gained a widespread, loyal following. SET's eighty-one cards
consist of one, two, or three symbols of different shapes (diamond,
oval, squiggle), shadings (solid, striped, open), and colors
(green, purple, red). In order to win, players must identify "sets"
of three cards for which each characteristic is the same--or
different--on all the cards. SET's strategic and unique design
opens connections to a plethora of mathematical disciplines,
including geometry, modular arithmetic, combinatorics, probability,
linear algebra, and computer simulations. The Joy of SET looks at
these areas as well as avenues for further mathematical
exploration. As the authors show, the relationship between SET and
mathematics runs in both directions--playing this game has
generated new mathematics, and the math has led to new questions
about the game itself. The first book devoted to the mathematics of
one of today's most popular card games, The Joy of SET will
entertain and enlighten the game enthusiast in all of us.
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