The Billionaire of Dismal Downs facts for kids

The Billionaire of Dismal Downs is an exciting episode from the cartoon series The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck. It is the ninth part of Scrooge's amazing journey to become the richest duck in the world. This episode shows how Scrooge starts to build his huge financial business.

What Happens in This Episode?

After finding a lot of gold, Scrooge McDuck decides to invest his money wisely. He buys the Whitehorse Bank. This is a big step for him. It helps him start to build a huge financial empire. A financial empire means he owns many businesses that deal with money.

Scrooge's Scottish Challenge

Scrooge then travels back to his home country, Scotland. He wants to prove that he is a "real Scotsman." To do this, he takes part in the "Scottish Games." These games are traditional competitions that test strength and skill. Even though Scrooge tries his best, he does not win these games.

Moving to Duckburg

After his time in Scotland, Scrooge makes a big decision. He chooses to move his main business operations to a new city. This city is Duckburg, which is located on the west coast. The episode ends with Scrooge and his sisters, Matilda and Hortense, traveling together to Duckburg. This move sets the stage for many more adventures in the series.