Boat Puzzle: Missionaries and Cannibals

What you learn

Simulation Ages 12–16

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Both missionaries and cannibals must cross the river safely. Boats can ride up to three people. If the number of cannibals is more than the number of missionaries anywhere, missionaries will be eaten.

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Credits & source

This sim comes from free teaching tools at Javalab.org. We adapted it so you can play offline.

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