Can you solve the world’s most evil wizard riddle? - Dan Finkel
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The evil wizard MoldeVort has been trying to kill you for years, and today it looks like he’s going to succeed. But your friends are on their way, and if you can survive until they arrive, they should be able to help stop him. Can you keep MoldeVort trapped long enough for help to arrive? Dan Finkel shows how.
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You’ve got one chance to trap the evil wizard MoldeVort in the enchanted chessboard. But to do it, you’ll need to pick four numbers that will always allow him to move from one spot to another, forever.
What if this riddle took place on an 8 by 8 chessboard? What 4 (or more!) numbers would work in this situation?
What if this riddle took place on an 8 by 8 chessboard? What 4 (or more!) numbers would work in this situation?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Daniel Finkel
- Director
- Igor Coric
- Narrator
- Addison Anderson
- Storyboard Artist
- Igor Coric
- Animator
- Igor Coric
