While probability is part of our lives, most people only have a passing knowledge of what different probabilities mean. Most people know they’re unlikely to win the lottery, but how many can tell you when it’s better to reroll a die in a board game? Or, maybe when you should fold in a game of Texas hold ’em versus chasing that inside straight?

In How to Use Probability to Win Games of Strategy, you’ll join game designer Dylan Birtolo for a look at the mathematical principles that determine the outcome of your favorite games. While understanding the odds doesn’t guarantee a win every time, you’ll see why a solid understanding of risk assessment and probability can help you improve your odds of success.