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Rounding a corner with a disconcerting sense of déjà vu… we can see yet another….
Wait… What was that noise? I’m not sure I want to know…
What can we talk about to distract us all? What are you guys doing for Christmas?[*] We’re between two alternatives…hide away at home or embrace the family insanity… the usual choice… same for you, is it?
Another corner. Ah, at last, a big sign:
Three doors. Finally!
Which Santa door do you think we should choose?
But, aahh… there’s small print. It says we have to solve a Logic Puzzle – if we get it right, we can have a token.
Let’s read it carefully and see what we can do:
When Rudy, Donna and Vix compared their Christmas lists, one wanted an X-Box, one a puppy and one just asked for vouchers.
Imagine how disappointed they were when they were given bath bombs, socks and a sponsored goat!
Use these clues to work out which of them asked for the X-Box[**]:
1. None of the three got what they asked for.
2. Rudy wanted to go and buy her own present, but at least her feet were warm.
3. Donna didn’t even like baths.
4. Whoever asked for a puppy at least, kind of, got something linked to animals.
Hey, where’s that boy running off to? What did he just pick up as he left?
“Where’s he going?” Isobel asks.
Do you think we should go after him?
“No… he’s going the wrong way.”
Anyway, let’s focus. The doors have names on them… oh it’s the names from the puzzle. So, we pick the door that is the right answer? Which do you think it is?
I’ll have a look at each one while you try to solve the puzzle.
Which of them asked for the X-Box?
MAKE A CHOICE
There’s a sweet smell… and the sound of a deep Ho Ho Ho…
Sounds very quiet – just a little scratching and… was that a sneeze?
There’s a rolling cough coming from in there, and… was that swearing?
[*] Did I already ask you that? I’m sorry – just a bit nervous….
[**] There’s a solving grid here – go and have a look at it, if you like… but be sure to bring your answer back here.