MoldeVort's Chessboard Challenge

The video tutorial presents a challenge where the evil wizard MoldeVort is trapped on a 5x5 chessboard. The objective is to keep him contained using four distinct numbers, leveraging the Pythagorean Theorem and board symmetry. Initial strategies using numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 fail, but a successful strategy is found using numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, keeping the wizard trapped until help arrives.

What object is used to stop MoldeVort in the scenario?

• A protective amulet

• A spell book

• Pythagoras's cursed chessboard

• A magic wand

What is the main objective of the game involving the chessboard?

• To defeat MoldeVort with spells

• To trap MoldeVort on the board

• To escape from the board

• To collect all the chess pieces

Why does the initial strategy using numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 fail?

• The numbers are not distinct

• The board is too small

• The numbers are too large

• MoldeVort can escape in three moves

How does the Pythagorean Theorem help in the game?

• It determines the number of moves MoldeVort can make

• It helps find diagonal distances on the board

• It identifies the center of the board

• It provides a way to calculate the board's area

What is the significance of the number 5 in the strategy?

• It is the number of players in the game

• It is the number of corners on the board

• It is a diagonal distance that keeps MoldeVort trapped

• It is the maximum number of moves allowed

What is the purpose of color-coding the board?

• To make the board visually appealing

• To simplify the strategy by grouping similar spaces

• To confuse MoldeVort

• To mark the starting position

Which numbers are used in the final strategy to trap MoldeVort?

• 1, 2, 3, 4

• 2, 3, 4, 5

• 1, 3, 4, 5

• 1, 2, 4, 5

What happens if MoldeVort reaches an inside space on the board?

• He can choose any number larger than 3 and escape

• He loses a turn

• He gains an extra move

• He gets trapped permanently

Why is the number 2 considered bad in the strategy?

• It is not a distinct number

• It is not a whole number

• It is too small to be effective

• It leads MoldeVort to an orange space

What is the main challenge in keeping MoldeVort trapped?

• Moving him to the corners

• Avoiding the inside spaces

• Choosing the correct numbers

• Finding the right spells