On the first day of October, join us at the Palace of Science for an evening of unusual games in which mathematics appears where you might least expect it. From 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., we will play mathematical board games, solve brainteasers and explore different mathematical worlds. Drop in for just 15 minutes to try one game, or stay for the whole evening and discover the puzzles, challenges and mathematical ideas they reveal. Some games take only a few minutes to complete, while others will have you eager to play another round straight away.
Throughout this unusual evening, the tables will be filled with card-game challenges that put your perception, speed in spotting matching objects and ability to recognise more complex patterns to the test. For those who prefer puzzles and building, we will provide sets of varied tiles for creating self-similar shapes, tessellating the tabletop or simply making something of your own. You may already have played games such as SET or Dobble, while others are mathematical twists on familiar favourites—or entirely new games.
We will be there to explain the rules quickly and clearly. If you would like to take things a step further, we can also explore the ideas and mathematical structures behind the games together. Researchers from King’s College London, the University of Oxford and the University of Belgrade will lead the activities, giving you an opportunity to talk about games and mathematics with people who study it—and love it.
No prior knowledge of mathematics is needed to join in and play, and guidance will be available in both Serbian and English. The selected games are suitable for family members of different ages and levels of interest, so both younger and older players will be able to find a game they enjoy.
Register using the online form and come along to discover just how much mathematics can fit into a single game. The event is free to attend, and registration helps us plan the number of players and places available at the tables.