Print-At-Home Zebra Puzzles
Print-At-Home Zebra Puzzles
  • 60 Zebra Puzzles (PDFs)
  • 30 medium + 15 hard + 15 very hard puzzles
  • Answers included
 
  • Shirt
  • Name
  • Civilization
  • Subject
  • Age
  • Juice
Girl #1 #1
Girl #2 #2
Girl #3 #3
Girl #4 #4
Girl #5 #5
  • At the fourth position is the girl drinking Strawberry juice.
  • The girl drinking Strawberry juice is somewhere between the girl who likes Art and the girl that is drinking Apple juice, in that order.
  • Riley is next to the girl who likes the Roman civilization.
  • The girl wearing the Green shirt is drinking Apple juice.
  • At the fourth position is the girl that is interested in Religion.
  • The 12 years old girl is exactly to the right of the 11 years old girl.
  • At one of the ends is the girl who likes the Egyptian civilization.
  • The girl wearing the Black shirt is somewhere between the girl that likes Science and the girl wearing the Red shirt, in that order.
  • The girl wearing the Red shirt is somewhere to the left of the girl wearing the White shirt.
  • The girl drinking Cranberry juice likes the Greek civilization.
  • Ella is at the third position.
  • The 12 years old girl is next to the girl that is interested in Architecture.
  • Riley is exactly to the right of the girl that admires the Roman civilization.
  • The girl drinking Cranberry juice is somewhere between the 13 years old girl and the girl drinking Grapefruit juice, in that order.
  • At one of the ends is the girl that likes Science.
  • At one of the ends is the girl who loves Architecture.
  • Lily is exactly to the right of the girl who likes Economy.
  • Makayla is 10.
  • The girl interested in the Aztec civilization is somewhere between the girl interested in the Roman civilization and the girl interested in the Chinese civilization, in that order.
  • The youngest girl is at one of the ends.
  • At the second position is the girl that likes Art.

How to play

  • Start by reading all the clues;
  • Find all the "basic" clues and mark them. The most basic clue is the one that states that something is in a determined house/position. Example:
    • The German lives in house three.
  • Sometimes you are going to need to deduce some information using two or more clues;
  • All the clues must be used;
  • The game ends when all the clues are correctly checked and everything is filled.

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Need help?

If, after reading the instructions, you still don't understand how to play, try playing one of these simpler zebra puzzles. They were designed to be easier than the ones of the same difficulty.

Printable version

You can download the PDF version of this zebra puzzle.

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Answer keys

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Zebra Puzzles Answers

Cognitive Benefits of Zebra Puzzles

Zebra puzzles engage the brain in critical thinking and deductive reasoning. Solving these puzzles often requires the individual to interpret clues, make connections, and eliminate possibilities to arrive at the correct solution. This mental exercise not only sharpens logical reasoning skills but also improves focus, attention to detail, and analytical abilities.

Various studies on cognition and puzzles suggest that regular engagement with challenges like Zebra puzzles can have longer-term benefits. They can potentially aid in the enhancement of problem-solving skills and may even contribute to improved memory and information retention. In summary, Zebra puzzles offer an effective way to engage cognitive functions and foster intellectual growth.

Zebra Puzzles in Education

Zebra puzzles are increasingly being incorporated into educational settings as a tool for teaching logic and reasoning skills. Teachers and educators find these puzzles to be useful in engaging students in active learning, as they require students to apply critical thinking to solve complex problems. The puzzles can be adapted to various difficulty levels, making them accessible for students of different ages and abilities. They can be used as stand-alone exercises or integrated into a broader curriculum focused on mathematics, logic, or computer science.

Beyond the classroom, Zebra puzzles are also used in educational competitions and extracurricular activities to challenge students and encourage teamwork. The process of solving these puzzles collaboratively can help students learn to communicate effectively, delegate tasks, and think systematically. This hands-on approach to learning can make complex concepts more understandable and engaging, thereby enriching the educational experience.

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