Dark Earth Hints

How can I win Yong?

  • 1 of 9: There are many ways to beat Armal at his own game. The below hints show one way to win in as little as 12 moves. 
  • 2 of 9: To start, draw a grid of the board.  Number the rows and columns across and down 1 through 8.
  • 3 of 9: Try this move first.  Place your marker at position 6,6 (6 across, 6 down).
  • 4 of 9: Your second marker should be placed at position 3,3.
  • 5 of 9: Place the third marker at position 3,5.
  • 6 of 9: The fourth move should be 6,7.
  • 7 of 9: Continue on with the fifth move: 6,4.
  • 8 of 9: So far, so good.  See if you can beat him the rest of the way without looking at the solution below.
  • 9 of 9: Once you have won, click anywhere on the board to exit the game.