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Publication Date: 2017
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Diversions: Gemblo and Polyhex Blokus
Gough, John
Australian Mathematics Teacher, v73 n3 p32-35 2017
This article describes how to play two abstract strategy board games: (1) "Blokus" which uses polyominoes--plane geometric figures formed by joining one or more equal squares edge to edge; and (2) "Gemblo" which uses translucent, colored pieces, each of which is made up of one to five hexagons.
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Educational Games, Game Theory, Mathematics Education, Abstract Reasoning, Learning Strategies
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