Family Matters

Thrust Kick of Malfeasance

Chinese IQ Game

This is fairly old, but I rediscovered it today. It is the most adorably cruel game ever. It's basically a flash version of the "family/guy carrying grain/etc. crossing the river in a small boat" riddles.

You have to get everybody across the river to the other side via a raft. The suspects in question are a mother, a father, two sons, two daughters, a police officer, and a serial arsonist (or an escaped convict, whatever).

The raft fits up to two people at once.

The raft can only be operated by one of the three adults (not incl. convict).

The father cannot ride the raft with any of the daughters or the convict, and cannot be left on the shore with any of the daughters without the mother being on the same shore. (You'll see the results)

The mother cannot ride the raft with any of the sons or the convict, and cannot be left on the shore with any of the sons without the father being on the same shore. (You'll see the results)

Nobody can be left on the shore with the convict unless the police officer is on the same shore. The police officer is the only person who can ride the raft with the convict and can stay on the shore with the convict safely.

Basically when you get there click the big blue circle to start. Click on the people to put them on or off the raft. Click the lever to move the raft (as long as someone who can operate it is onboard).

This game is educational not only because you're using your logic to solve the puzzle, but because it reflects Chinese family values. Flogging is part of a healthy, daily routine.


"WHY WERE YOU NOT BORN A BOY?!" *PUNISHMENT*