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  • State of the Game, Part 5
    by Scott Lewis
    Continuing this series of delving into motivation in the modern mmorpg, we started to talk about content as the most effective motivator for long term play. This week we will discuss what does and does not work about content additions, leading up to next week's wrap-up.
  • State of the Game, Part 6
    by Scott Lewis
    The concluding part of this 6 part series exploring the world of MMORPG and how they are designed to keep players interested in the long term. Read the authors own thoughts on a model for game design which mixes some of the benefits from the current styles.
  • Sudoku - Beginners Guide
    by Jillian Gregory
    Sudoku is a number placement puzzle from Japan that has swept around the world. It is a fantastic game of logic and reasoning and can be found in newspapers, books, and here at GrandMatrix. Find out how to play this game and gets tips for solving your first puzzle.
  • Sudoku - History
    by Laura Rupert
    A game that has been growing in popularity throughout the past year, both online and off, is the game of Sudoku. By detailing some of the historical factors relating to Sudoku, players may get a better grasp on its origins and historical journey to the game that it is today.
  • Sudoku - Solving Tips
    by Jillian Gregory
    Have you played Sudoku? Perhaps you were successful when you first started or you worked your way to a solution by trial and error. On the other hand you may still be stumped as to how to solve a Sudoku puzzle. Read four tips to help you to solve Sudoku puzzles.
  • Tangrams
    by Jillian Gregory
    If you are a fan of Lego toys or of puzzles in general, then you will be a fan of geometric puzzles called Tangrams. Tangrams are ancient Chinese puzzle patterns that consist of seven pieces. Read all about them and how to play this geometric puzzle.
  • Tessellations
    by Jillian Gregory
    Tessellations combine mathematics and art. You have seen them before, but may not have realized that they derive from mathematics. Tessellations are commonly found on fabrics, buildings, and in artwork. Read about the mathematical background behind tessellations.
  • Tournament Games
    by Laura Rupert
    Tournament games in the online context are games played over the Internet amongst a large group of individuals. Read a general overview of tournament games and discover why games of this type are so appealing to individuals.
  • Towers of Hanoi
    by Jillian Gregory
    At first glance, the Towers of Hanoi problem appears to be a simple matter of trial and error. However, it demonstrates useful mathematical algorithms and programming data structures. Recursive functions are at the heart of the problem. Read more about this ancient puzzle.
  • Value of Strategy Games
    by Sandy Baker
    Believe it or not, strategy games can be quite valuable. We are not talking about money, but about how you and your children can actually gain something from playing these game. There may just be a benefit or two lurking in these games you never considered before.