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Pilot Lecture: How to Use Probability to Win Games of Strategy

Dive into the mathematics of chance as you learn how probability works—and how to make it work for you.
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How to Use Probability to Win Games of Strategy

01: How to Use Probability to Win Games of Strategy

Probability surrounds us, but few of us know what probability truly means. In How to Use Probability to Win Games of Strategy, game designer Dylan Birtolo will help you better understand how to assess risk and understand the possible outcomes in the games that you play.

35 min

Overview Course No. 90179

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.

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