![]() Each disk rested on a slightly larger disk. ![]() In the legend the young priests were given 64 gold disks stacked neatly on one of three posts. It is associated with a legend of a Hindu temple where the puzzle was supposedly used to increase the mental discipline of young priests. The tower of Hanoi (also called the tower of Brahma or the Lucas tower) was invented by a French mathematician Édouard Lucas in the 19th century. But math can also be used for entertainment-mathematical games, riddles, challenges and puzzles are also interwoven throughout history! Throughout history mathematics has fulfilled many practical needs such as measuring plots of land, studying astronomy and calculating taxes. People have been playing these games and puzzles for centuries! They are fun, entertaining and sometimes useful. Think about simple games such as tic-tac-toe, more strategic games such as chess or math puzzles such as sudoku. ![]() ![]() Are you tired of math work sheets and homework? Did you know that there are more creative ways to exercise your mathematical muscle? A lot of games, puzzles and riddles revolve around mathematical concepts. ![]()
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