Computer-Assisted Results for \(n\)-Sided Non-Transitive Dice Taking Face Values in \([n]\)

We consider non-transitivity among dice with \(n\) sides restricted to taking face values in the set \(\{1,\ldots,n\}\). We give a computer-assisted proof that \(n=6\) is the smallest \(n\ge3\) which admits a non-transitive cycle of maximum length \(n\) with uniform and minimal winning advantage. For \(n=6\), we identify the two unique non-transitive cycles of length \(6\). We present computational evidence supporting a conjecture that \(n=6\) is the largest \(n\ge3\) which admits a non-transitive cycle of maximum length \(n\) with uniform and minimal winning advantage.

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arXiv (Cornell University)
Published
2026-10-29
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https://doi.org/10.48550/arxiv.2610.40321
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Probability and Statistical Research
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Computer-Assisted Results for \(n\)-Sided Non-Transitive Dice Taking Face Values in \([n]\)

Terry Easlick
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arXiv (Cornell University)
Probability and Statistical Research
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Computer-Assisted Results for \(n\)-Sided Non-Transitive Dice Taking Face Values in \([n]\)

Terry Easlick
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Abstract

We consider non-transitivity among dice with \(n\) sides restricted to taking face values in the set \(\{1,\ldots,n\}\). We give a computer-assisted proof that \(n=6\) is the smallest \(n\ge3\) which admits a non-transitive cycle of maximum length \(n\) with uniform and minimal winning advantage. For \(n=6\), we identify the two unique non-transitive cycles of length \(6\). We present computational evidence supporting a conjecture that \(n=6\) is the largest \(n\ge3\) which admits a non-transitive cycle of maximum length \(n\) with uniform and minimal winning advantage.

arXiv (Cornell University)
Probability and Statistical Research
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Computer-Assisted Results for \(n\)-Sided Non-Transitive Dice Taking Face Values in \([n]\) — Terry Easlick · arXiv (Cornell University) (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS