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.

Who May Find This Useful

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

  • #31
The posts are already being counted.
 
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  • #32
one minutes ago
 
  • #33
scott1 said:
one minutes ago
huh?


fünfzehn
 
  • #34
mattmns said:
huh?
18:18-18:17 =1
 
  • #35
OK, but you were supposed to do number 15.
 
  • #36
Can't you people count?
 
  • #37
Rach3 said:
Can't you people count?
The estimated amount of PFers that can't count.
 
  • #38
The correct number in line is:

5
 
  • #39
Mattara said:
The correct number in line is:

5
Nah, nah, it's 16.
5 = e ^ {i \pi} + 3!, as already proposed by mattmns.
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16 = \sum_{n = 1} ^ 5 (n) - e ^ {i \pi}
 
  • #40
6

Come on guys, stick to the rules -_-
 
  • #41
7 more days of the month
 
  • #42
Mattara said:
6

Come on guys, stick to the rules -_-
Wait is this game only
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
etc.
Then the rules should chaged this theard would no fun if it was like that.
 
  • #43
I vote for new rules!
New game:
One may start with any number he/she wants, the next person is to add another number making some kind of geometric/arithmetic/sequential pattern, person who adds a number that doesn't belong to the pattern, loses and is disallowed to participate until the next game. I think it would be more fun.
What do you think?
 
  • #44
The next number is:

8

heartless: start your own thread. Thank you.
 
  • #45
heartless said:
I vote for new rules!
New game:
One may start with any number he/she wants, the next person is to add another number making some kind of geometric/arithmetic/sequential pattern, person who adds a number that doesn't belong to the pattern, loses and is disallowed to participate until the next game. I think it would be more fun.
What do you think?
I agree just counting natuarl numbers is boring.
:zzz:

10001
 
  • #46
Rach3 said:
Hurray! Moving on:

\left(e^{3}\right)^{\ln 3}

=27 does it not?

quick, change it to e^2!

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xth prime where x is the nth prime where n is the first prime raised to the first prime.
 
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  • #47
9

Hint: The next number is 10 in a non-mathematical non-equation
 
  • #48
Yep Rach was wrong, and he was complaining about us? I think it is too late to switch it back! I guess we have to go back to 9, our 9 that is, not Mattara's 9.

(e^2)^{ln3}

To be lazy :smile:
 
  • #49
Mattara said:
9

Hint: The next number is 10 in a non-mathematical non-equation
Nah, just counting in natural numbers is boring... Let's continue:
\prod_{i = 1} ^ 3 (i) - 4 e ^ {i \pi} = 10
 
  • #50
so is 11 next?

In base 3, it's:

102.
 
  • #51
C
10 character limit
 
  • #52
14_8 base 8
 
  • #53
17 base undeclasifed
 
  • #54
scott1 said:
17 base undeclasifed

Hey, this doesn't count! no 17 of base n equals 13 of base 10 ! :-p
 
  • #55
Ok I used octal
 
  • #56
I'm wrong
Didn't notice C, sorry. I don't talk anymore. o:)
 
  • #57
I hate to be the wet blanket, but Greg hates free word association threads and this is even worse...

We have enough server bloat as it is, so I'm going to lock the thread.

Sorry.
 

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