Insight · ★★☆☆☆ · ~6 min
The Devil's Penny Game
Two players place coins on a round table. How does the first player always win?
by MindYourPuzzle
You're playing a game against the Devil on a perfectly round table with an infinite supply of pennies. You alternate placing one penny at a time, flat on the table, no overlapping, no hanging off. First player who can't place a penny loses. You go first.
What is your guaranteed winning strategy?
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