Question 160
Zola and Ron play a game by alternately moving a single ten cent coin on a circular board. The game starts with the ten cent coin already on the board as shown. A player may move the coin either clockwise one position or one position toward the centre, but cannot move to a position that has been previously occupied.
The last person who is able to move wins the game.
If Zola starts, which player can play in a way that guarantees a win?
Explain this player's winning strategy.
The last person who is able to move wins the game.
If Zola starts, which player can play in a way that guarantees a win?
Explain this player's winning strategy.