This fascinating look at combinatorial games, that is, games not involving chance or hidden information, offers updates on standard games such as Go and Hex, on

A mathematical explanation of misere games, in which losing is the goal.

Surveys the state-of-the-art in combinatorial game theory, that is games not involving chance or hidden information.

Is Nine-Men Morris, in the hands of perfect players, a win for white or for black - or a draw? Can king, rook, and knight always defeat king and two knights in