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Secret Agents Zebra Puzzle

Five spies are side by side in a briefing room getting instructions for their next missions. Each spy has an exclusive accessory, a special skill and is going to travel to a determined country. Which one is a martial arts expert?

 
  • Tie
  • Name
  • Country
  • Accessory
  • Skill
  • Age
Agent #1 #1
Agent #2 #2
Agent #3 #3
Agent #4 #4
Agent #5 #5
  • Austin is next to the agent wearing the Black tie.
  • The master of Disguise is exactly to the right of the agent that has a spy Umbrella.
  • The 35-year-old agent is going to a mission on Tripoli.
  • James is the youngest secret agent.
  • The agent that is going to Australia is next to the agent that is specialized in Parkour.
  • James is exactly to the right of the agent that has a special Clock.
  • The spy that has an unique Umbrella is somewhere between the 40-year-old agent and Austin, in that order.
  • Stan is next to the agent that is going to Asia.
  • Sterling is at one of the ends.
  • The man wearing the Red tie is 40 years old.
  • The spy that is going to South America is exactly to the left of the 45-year-old spy.
  • Jason is exactly to the left of Austin.
  • The Driver expert is next to the 30-year-old man.
  • The 35-year-old agent is next to the agent that is going Sydney.
  • The agent with advanced knowledge of Hacking is exactly to the left of the 35-year-old man.
  • The spy wearing the Purple tie is next to the Geek spy.
  • Austin is 30.
  • The agent that has a special Phone is exactly to the left of the agent that is going to Africa.
  • The agent wearing a spy Ring is somewhere to the right of the agent wearing the Purple tie.
  • At the second position is the spy wearing the Green tie.
  • The spy that is going to Australia is exactly to the right of the 30-year-old spy.

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.

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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.

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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