Can you solve Dongle's Difficult Dilemma? | Dennis E. Shasha

In a world shaped by galactic terraformers, three golden hexagons hold the power to reshape reality. An evil wizard, Gordon, seeks these hexagons to enslave the world. The protagonist embarks on a quest to collect them first, only to find a merchant, D'angle, has already acquired them and created five silver hexagons. D'angle loves auctions and sets up a bidding war between the protagonist and Gordon. The protagonist must strategically bid to win a trio of hexagons, using a clever strategy to ensure victory over Gordon, who has a magic mirror to see bids. The protagonist's ingenuity secures the silver hexagons, allowing them to reshape the world.

What dilemma does Dongle present to the players?

How can you force Gordon to spend more on the gold auctions?

What happens if both you and Gordon block each other from winning the third gold hexagon?