Card Games Unveiled: Exploring the Underlying Linear Algebra

Recreational mathematics magazine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Nikhil Byrapuram, Чой, Adam Ge, Selena Ge, Selena Ge, Evin Liang, Rajarshi Mandal, Aika Oki, Daniel Wu, Michael Yang, Tanya Khovanova
DOI: 10.2478/rmm-2026-0001
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References: 6

Abstract

Abstract We discuss four famous card games that can help learn linear algebra. The games are: SET, Socks, Spot it!, and EvenQuads. We describe the game in the language of vector, affine, and projective spaces. We also show how these games are connected to each other. A separate section is devoted to playing Socks with the EvenQuads deck and vice versa.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Artificial Intelligence in Games Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning Teaching and Learning Programming

Publication details

Journal / source
Recreational mathematics magazine
Publisher
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Volume
13
Issue
22
Pages
1–20
Publication date
27 May 2026
Language
EN