The Theory of Jenga (#SoME3)

Jenga might not be the first game that comes to mind when you think “math“, but if you remove gravity from the equation, it actually gets pretty interesting! This is my entry for @3blue1brown ’s Summer of Math Exposition contest! References: - “Jenga“ by Uri Zwick - “Combinatorics of jenga“ by Carvalho, Neto, and Santos - “Winning Ways for Your Mathematical Plays: Volume 1“ by Berlekamp, Conway, and Guy - Music: - “Mozart – Sonata No. 13 In B Flat Major, – I. Allegro“ by Brendan Kinsella - “Mozart – Sonata No. 13 In B Flat Major, – II. Andante Cantabile“ by Brendan Kinsella