Posted inGame Theory
Scaling Up: How More Starting Dots Change the Game
The pastime of Sprouts begins with a few simple dots on a page. Players then take turns connecting them and adding new ones along the lines. It looks like a…
Posted inAI
How Computers Solve Sprouts: Algorithms & AI
Sprouts is a simple pen-and-paper pastime that starts with a few dots. Players take turns connecting dots or drawing new ones. The contest ends when no legal moves remain. Despite…
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Variants of Sprouts: Beyond the Classic Rules
Many people know the simple paper-and-pencil game of Sprouts. Its charm lies in its basic setup and surprising depth. Players often reach a point where the standard contest feels too…
Posted inPuzzle Strategy
Unlocking Cabbage Patch: A Beginner’s Guide
The Cabbage Patch puzzle draws players in with its mix of ease and difficulty. In this logic exercise, you ferry a wolf, a creature, and a vegetable across a stream…
Posted inSprouts Game Basics
Official Sprouts Game Rules Explained Simply
Sprouts is a captivating pencil-and-paper game from the 1960s, created by mathematical minds John Conway and Michael Paterson. With just paper, a pencil, and a friend, you can dive into…
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What Is the Sprouts Game? A Beginner’s Guide
Imagine a game that’s as simple as doodling on a napkin, but as addictive as a game of chess. Cabbage Patch is exactly that: a puzzle you can solve with…