Mathematics and Strategy

When 1+1 Doesn't Always Make 2

Ah, mathematics… The word alone conjures up memories of geometry classes where we wondered if an isosceles triangle really made sense in real life. But here it is, we tell you: math is not just dusty numbers on a blackboard. No, it is everywhere, even in board games. And when it meets strategy, it is like a prehistoric man meeting a flint: it makes sparks!

A Common Sense Addition, in strategy, 1+1 does not always equal 2. Imagine yourself at a gaming table, ready to crush your opponents, when suddenly, this unlikely teammate decides to “test a theory”. There, mathematics meets human unpredictability, and we find ourselves juggling with probabilities… often improbable. “If I place my pawn here, I have an 87.4% chance of winning the game.” Where does this number come from?

Modern games take math to the next level and turn your brain into a giant Rubik's Cube. And yet, nothing beats the satisfaction of watching your plan come together perfectly... or watching your opponent's plan fall apart thanks to a miscalculation.

In Conclusion: Long Live Math!

The next time someone tells you that math is useless, invite them to a game of Kamon and ask them to explain their game. They will understand very well that strategy and mathematics form an inseparable duo.