Problem #WSP-000201

Problems Discrete Mathematics Algorithm Theory Game theory Winning and loosing positions

Problem

Karl and Louie are playing the following game. There is a round table that has \(24\) seats around it. Karl and Louie place action figures around the table. However, no two figures are allowed to sit next to each other, regardless if they belong to Karl or Louie. The player, who cannot place their figure loses the game, Karl goes first - show that Louie will always win.