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
  • Cryptocoin
  • Amount
  • Password
  • Sold
Enthusiast #1 #1
Enthusiast #2 #2
Enthusiast #3 #3
Enthusiast #4 #4
Enthusiast #5 #5
  • Russell is exactly to the right of the man who sold the Boat to buy cryptocoins.
  • The one that uses his favorite site's name as his password is at one of the ends.
  • At the first position is the enthusiast that sold his Bike.
  • The man wearing the Green shirt is somewhere between the man who has BrainCoins and the man who sold his Computer, in that order.
  • In the middle is the man that has 100 coins.
  • The enthusiast that has Coinzillas is next to the enthusiast that has the biggest amount of coins.
  • The man wearing the White shirt is somewhere to the left of the man who has his dog's name as his password.
  • Oliver is exactly to the left of the enthusiast that has SudoCoins.
  • The man who sold his family Jewelry to buy cryptocoins is exactly to the right of the man who has Coinzillas.
  • At the fifth position is someone whose password has only numbers.
  • The enthusiast that has 500 coins is next to the enthusiast that sold his Computer to buy cryptocoins.
  • The man wearing the Yellow shirt is at the fourth position.
  • Leslie is exactly to the right of the man who sold his family Jewelry.
  • Eugene is wearing the Green shirt.
  • At the third position is the enthusiast that uses the strongest password to keep his coins protected.
  • Russell is exactly to the left of the man that has 400 coins.
  • At one of the ends is the man who sold his Computer.
  • The man wearing the Black shirt is at the first position.
  • Someone has precisely 300 IQCoins.
  • The enthusiast that sold his family Jewelry is next to the enthusiast wearing the White shirt.

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.

More Zebra Puzzles

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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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