Arimaa

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/arimaa

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Arimaa and why is it special?Arimaa is a board game that is very clever and hard for computers to beat. It was made to be easy for people to learn but very deep for thinking.
2. Who made Arimaa and why did he create it?Arimaa was created by Omar Syed, a computer engineer. He wanted a game that his son could play and that would challenge computers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI): The simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems, including learning and problem-solving.
Game Theory: The study of mathematical models of strategic interaction among rational decision-makers, often applied to games and economics.
Computational Complexity: The study of the resources required to solve computational problems, relevant to understanding why AI struggles with certain games.