Two players take turns moving a clock hand forward.
Starting position: 12 o'clock
Allowed moves: Move the hand forward by either 2 hours or 3 hours
Winning condition: The player whose move lands the hand on 6 wins.
Note: The hand may rotate past 12 multiple times before stopping at 6.
Question: Who will win if the game is played correctly?
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