Rules & Constraints

  • 3 missionaries and 3 cannibals must cross the river
  • The boat can carry at most 2 people
  • At least 1 person must be in boat to cross
  • Cannibals must never outnumber missionaries on either bank

Current State

Left Bank

Missionaries: 3

Cannibals: 3

Right Bank

Missionaries: 0

Cannibals: 0

Select passengers and cross the river...

Solution Strategy

This puzzle demonstrates:

  • State Space Search
  • Constraint Satisfaction
  • Backtracking
  • Goal-Oriented Problem Solving

Statistics

Moves Made: 0
Invalid Attempts: 0