Derek Thompson Taylor University MathFest 2015 – Washington, D.C.

 History – Mafia, Werewolf  Theme(s) ◦ Resistance vs. Resistance Avalon ◦ Expansions, Variants  Sequence of Play  Moral Objections  Inexpensive ◦ $20 MSRP ◦ Can be ~$13

 An example of deduction ◦ A, B, C, D, E, F are playing (two spies). On the first mission, A and D go. One fail card, one pass card. On the second mission, B, C, E go. One fail card, two pass cards. What do you know for sure?  Players talk a lot in the game ◦ Spies try to convince you with valid arguments that are not sound ◦ Above scenario: B says, “Look, I’m not a spy, exactly one of C or E is a spy.” (B’s a liar.)

 Great!  Lots of laughter and enjoyment  Notes came right out  The best learning develops naturally  (paraphrased) “Games designed to be educational aren’t fun. You have to let it sneak up on you.” (Alan Moon, Ticket to Ride / 10 Days in the USA)

 Homework based on the game  Survey (over 3 weeks later) ◦ Enjoyed it, thought it was worthwhile use of time ◦ No moral objections ◦ Remembered the difference of valid and sound!

 Will definitely do this in class again  Harder homework maybe?  Could be a basis for research (papers written on Mafia…)

 Paper is here: son/resistancearguments.pdf son/resistancearguments.pdf  Please contact me to discuss gaming in the  Want to learn the game? TONIGHT, 7-10 P.M., Omni Shoreham, Governor's Room

This time, the players agree to a new rule: when voting on a mission, Spies vote yes if and only if a Spy is on the proposed team. The voting for round one: Vote Team 1 Team 2 Amanda, Derek Bob, Derek Amanda Yes Yes Bob No No Carla No Yes Derek No No Ellie No No Fred No No Who are the spies?