Problem #44 EASY
The Coin on the Table
Google Microsoft Game Theory Geometry
Problem Statement
Two players take turns placing identical round coins flat on a large square table. Coins may not overlap and may not hang off the edge. The player who places the very last coin — after which no more coins can fit — wins the game. Both players play perfectly. You go first. Do you win or lose, and what is your guaranteed winning strategy?
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