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Approaching Midnight Get Started

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Approaching Midnight the Ultimate

Want a serious challenge? Have a look at these ideas for changing the Approaching Midnight game.

Approaching Midnight First or Second?

Jennie tried the Approaching Midnight game and wondered if it matters whether you go first or second.

Approaching Midnight What Next?

Age 7 to 14
If you are fascinated by being able to win, try playing around with changing the settings of the game (for example, the start time, the time steps, who starts etc.) and see what happens. (You'll need to scroll down the interactive to see the 'Settings' button.)

Can you still find a winning strategy?

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Taking it further ...
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