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Print-At-Home Zebra Puzzles
Print-At-Home Zebra Puzzles
  • 60 Zebra Puzzles (PDFs)
  • 30 medium + 15 hard + 15 very hard puzzles
  • Answers included

Broken Cars Zebra Puzzle

Five broken cars are side by side in an auto repair shop. Each car has a problem and is being fixed by a mechanic. Try to figure out what the problem is with the sedan.

Print-At-Home Zebra Puzzles
Print-At-Home Zebra Puzzles
  • 60 Zebra Puzzles (PDFs)
  • 30 medium + 15 hard + 15 very hard puzzles
  • Answers included
 
  • Color
  • Mechanic
  • Manufacturer
  • Problem
  • Type
  • Mileage
Car #1 #1
Car #2 #2
Car #3 #3
Car #4 #4
Car #5 #5
  • The car that has a Transmission problem is exactly to the left of the car that has a Radiator problem.
  • At the second position is the car that has a Radiator problem.
  • The German car is exactly to the right of the car with 50,000 miles.
  • The car with 20,000 miles is at one of the ends.
  • The Hatchback has the least mileage of all five cars.
  • The Korean car is exactly to the right of the car with 40,000 miles.
  • The White car is next to the Crossover.
  • The car with 60,000 miles has an Engine problem.
  • The SUV is somewhere between the car that is being fixed by Melvin and the Pickup, in that order.
  • The Green car is exactly to the right of the car that has a Transmission problem.
  • At one of the ends is the White car.
  • The Italian car is at the fourth position.
  • At one of the ends is the car that has a Suspension problem.
  • Melvin is fixing the car that is exactly to the left of the French car.
  • Willie is repairing the car that is at the fifth position.
  • The car that is being fixed by Kyle is exactly to the left of the Red car.
  • The Blue car is somewhere to the right of the Black car.
  • The car that is being repaired by Melvin is next to the car with 50,000 miles.
  • The car with 20,000 miles is exactly to the right of the car with 40,000 miles.
  • The car that has an Airbag problem is somewhere to the right of the Green car.
  • Kyle is repairing the car that is somewhere between the SUV and the car that is being fixed by Damon, in that order.

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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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.

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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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