The Math Behind Taking Risks: Understanding Expected Value and Probability
When the cards are dealt and the chips are in play, the distinction between winners and losers is no longer ‘luck’ – it’s mathematics. Every wager and gamble made in ‘the game’ has a set structure of approximate values and probabilities that determine the long-run outcomes. While temporary luck may indeed favor the bold, understanding […]
The Role of Math in Game Design
AI and Pathfinding Math is heavily used to program characters in games, giving them what is colloquially called AI, but in truth, more of an advanced algorithm for pathfinding and decision-making. One of the best-known is the A* algorithm (“A-star”), a very common technique for pathfinding. It helps NPCs and enemies navigate their environments, calculating […]
