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DIY Challenge 1: Can blue win?

Is it possible to make the blue win in the following example?

Can you show a way?

What students worked out7

  • Student 7

    SIR I DO NOT THINK IT IS POSSIBLE. I TRIED MORE THEN 20 TIMES

  • Student 2

    NOT POSSIBLE

  • Student 10

    Sir, it is not possible. There are only 8 blue blocks but we need at least 9 to make blue win.

  • Student 4

    It is not possible

  • Student 3

    Blue wins 🥇

  • Student 12

    not possible

  • Student 1

    Blue can win