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Board Games :: Overthinking It

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 1:00 PM - Monday, November 29, 2010 at 4:00 PM (ET)

Somerville, MA

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THE SHORT STORY

This seminar explores the modeling of optimal board game strategies. Come play board games, learn to think analytically about optimal play, and learn about algorithms and data structures useful for modeling gameplay. Participants are encouraged to implement their strategies however they'd like, whether in a computer program or on pen and paper.

No programming or computer science background is required; although, lovers of board games and/or programming are especially welcome.


THE LONG STORY

We'll get together every other week for twelve weeks to discuss strategy for selected board games and learn how to implement software to play the game. Programming background is not required, if you've never programmed, you'll have the chance to explore the basics of programming, and if you have programmed before, this is a good chance to learn some new techniques.

We will have brief lectures on useful algorithms and data structures accessible to all and presentations of work done by members of the group. During off weeks, we'll hold open board game nights at sprout for members to get together to play with others and discuss their work while playing and chatting with other board game enthusiasts.

Feel free to contact Mike if you've got any questions, concerns, or ideas.

This program costs $150; there is financial support (sliding scale, work trade, and other options) available. Please contact Alec if you have any questions about financial support.

 

When & Where


sprout, inc.
339R Summer St.
Somerville, MA 02144

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 1:00 PM - Monday, November 29, 2010 at 4:00 PM (ET)


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sprout, inc.



sprout is a social design firm devoted to creating and supporting the community-driven learning, teaching, and investigation of science. Based in Somerville, sprout co-ordinates community programs and makes available its workshop and labspace to the public as part of its efforts to reveal how to reclaim science as a richly personal and creative craft.