The Towers of Hanoi is a mathematical game or puzzle. It consists of three pegs, and a number of discs of different sizes which can slide onto any peg. It was invented by the French mathematician Edouard Lucas in 1883. There is a legend about an Indian temple which contains a large room with three time-worn posts in it surrounded by 64 golden discs. The priests of Brahma, acting out the command of an ancient prophecy, have been moving these discs, in accordance with the rules of the puzzle. According to the legend, when the last move of the puzzle is completed, the world will end. The puzzle is therefore also known as the Tower of Brahma puzzle. It is not clear whether Lucas invented this legend or was inspired by it.
The puzzle was invented by the French mathematician Edouard Lucas in 1883. There is a legend about an Indian temple which contains a large room with three time-worn posts in it surrounded by 64 golden discs. The priests of Brahma, acting out the command of an ancient prophecy, have been moving these discs, in accordance with the rules of the puzzle. According to the legend, when the last move of the puzzle is completed, the world will end. The puzzle is therefore also known as the Tower of Brahma puzzle. It is not clear whether Lucas invented this legend or was inspired by it.
Tower of Hanoi from MazeWorks.
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Runescape
Runescape is a massive 3D world or survival challange in which you can fight monsters, embark on quests, interact with other players, or simply explore. The game is open-ended, so it unfolds in whichever way you want it to!
To move, click on the ground, or to go further click on the minimap at the top right corner of the game window.
Hover your cursor over an item, a creature or a player to see more information at the top left of the game window. Right-click on objects and creatures to bring up a menu of quick-actions.
All characters start on Tutorial Island, where skills trainers instruct the basic skills needed to get started. After completing the tutorial you will be sent to Lumbridge, from which you can start your adventures: slay monsters, explore the world, foil villainous plots, trade with other players; go forth and have fun!
To move, click on the ground, or to go further click on the minimap at the top right corner of the game window.
Hover your cursor over an item, a creature or a player to see more information at the top left of the game window. Right-click on objects and creatures to bring up a menu of quick-actions.
All characters start on Tutorial Island, where skills trainers instruct the basic skills needed to get started. After completing the tutorial you will be sent to Lumbridge, from which you can start your adventures: slay monsters, explore the world, foil villainous plots, trade with other players; go forth and have fun!
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