Counting Game - A Fun Forum Word Game

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Discussion Overview

The forum thread revolves around a word game where participants are expected to count sequentially, starting from "1". The game allows for creative mathematical expressions and playful interactions, with participants posting numbers or mathematical representations in place of simple counting.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that the game should strictly follow the sequence of natural numbers, while others introduce mathematical expressions or playful interpretations of numbers.
  • There are instances of participants correcting each other regarding the current number in the sequence, indicating confusion or disagreement about the rules.
  • Some participants suggest changing the rules to allow for more creativity, such as introducing patterns or sequences instead of just counting.
  • Several participants express frustration over perceived rule violations or misunderstandings about the game's structure.
  • Expressions like "infinity" and other mathematical constructs are introduced, leading to playful debates about their validity within the context of the game.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on how strictly to adhere to the counting rules, with multiple competing views on whether to allow mathematical expressions or to stick to simple counting. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the structure and rules of the game.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the clarity of the rules as participants interpret them differently, leading to confusion about the correct sequence and acceptable forms of responses.

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Readers interested in playful mathematical interactions, forum games, or community engagement in STEM topics may find this discussion entertaining.

Mattara
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Counting Game

This forum word game is simple. You start of with "1" and the next person posts the number following it (2), the next posts the number following it (3) and so on.

No double posting
If an incorrect number is posted, then carry on with the correct number.

I'll start:

1

Note: I sent a pm to Evo and she told me that this doesn't qualify as spam :-p
 
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[tex]\sqrt{4}[/tex]The message I have entered is too short! Please lengthen it to ten characters.
 
pff I got beat

[tex]\left\lfloor \pi \right\rfloor[/tex]
 
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mattmns messed up (already?), so I'll continue:

edit: mattmns edited his post, so now I'll have to edit mine, dang it!

[tex]3+1[/tex]
 
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[tex]e^{i\pi} +3![/tex]
 
[tex]2^2\cdot\frac{2+2^{2-2}}{2}[/tex]
 
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no, no NO!

Next correct number in line is:

2
 
3 :biggrin: (is this right?)
 
  • #10
Mattara said:
no, no NO!

Next correct number in line is:

2
This is physicsforums, we must have fun!

Now I believe Rach just finished 6.

[tex]\frac{\partial}{\partial x} 7xy^2[/tex]
 
  • #11
heartless said:
3 :biggrin: (is this right?)

4

lengening message to minimum of 10 char[/size]
 
  • #12
mattmns said:
This is physicsforums, we must have fun!

Now I believe Rach just finished 6.

[tex]\frac{\partial}{\partial x} 7xy^2[/tex]

No, no, that doesn't work! Try:

[tex]\left\lfloor \mbox{ 2nd zero of } J_1(x) \right\rfloor[/tex]
 
  • #13
2

Mattara you double posted! You posted 1 and then you posted 2, that, in my opinion, is breaking the rules! The rules which you stated!
 
  • #14
Rach3 said:
No, no, that doesn't work! Try:

[tex]\left\lfloor \mbox{ 2nd zero of } J_1(x) \right\rfloor[/tex]
Aww crap, you are right! What I wrote is 7y^2 lol.
 
  • #15
Actually the next person needs to post "eight", I can't do it because I posted "seven"...
 
  • #16
Alright I will do 8, that is, if I don't screw it up.

[tex]\underbrace{1 + 1 + ... + 1}[/tex]
...[/color][tex]8[/tex]
 
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  • #17
Hurray! Moving on:

[tex]\left(e^{3}\right)^{\ln 3}[/tex]
 
  • #18
Infinity, game over.
 
  • #19
cyrusabdollahi said:
Infinity, game over.

You skipped some.
 
  • #20
[tex]\sum_{n=1}^4 n[/tex]
 
  • #21
Recapping, here's what he have so far:

mattara: 1
Rach3: [tex]\sqrt{4}[/tex]
mattmns: [tex]\left\lfloor \pi \right\rfloor[/tex]
Rach3: [tex]3+1[/tex]
mattmns: [tex]e^{i\pi} +3![/tex]
Rach3: [tex]2^2\cdot\frac{2+2^{2-2}}{2}[/tex]
Rach3 correcting mattmns: [tex]\left\lfloor \mbox{ 2nd zero of } J_1(x) \right\rfloor[/tex]
mattmns: [tex]\underbrace{1 + 1 + ... + 1}[/tex]
Rach3: [tex]\left(e^{3}\right)^{\ln 3}[/tex]
mattmns: [tex]\sum_{n=1}^4 n[/tex]
 
  • #22
Number of neutrons in sodium-22.
 
  • #23
One Dozen.
 
  • #24
One fortnight per day.

edit: The previous poster deleted his "13".

So now I'll have to edit:

One fortnight per day minus 1 kilogram per million milligrams
 
  • #25
[tex]\noindent\(\pmb{\frac{\prod _{n=1}^4 n}{2} + 1}\)[/tex]
 
  • #26
[tex]( \infty - \infty ) + 150 - 137[/tex]
 
  • #27
heartless - I already did 13, we're on 14 now.
scott1 - that's undefined.
 
  • #28
George H. W. Bush becomes ill on a visit in Japan and vomits on the Japanese Prime Minister

-1992
 
  • #29
ranger said:
George H. W. Bush becomes ill on a visit in Japan and vomits on the Japanese Prime Minister

-1992
The amount of people making fun of him for all history.
 
  • #30
Rach3 said:
scott1 - that's undefined.
Not if you define it as 14.

15.
 

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