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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

Trick or Treat Zebra Puzzle

Five boys are trick-or-treating side by side in their neighborhood. Each one is wearing a costume, has a bag and a favorite candy. Figure out which costume Darrell is wearing.

Print-At-Home Zebra Puzzles
Print-At-Home Zebra Puzzles
  • 60 Zebra Puzzles (PDFs)
  • 30 medium + 15 hard + 15 very hard puzzles
  • Answers included
 
  • Bag
  • Name
  • Costume
  • Candy
  • Age
  • Mother
Boy #1 #1
Boy #2 #2
Boy #3 #3
Boy #4 #4
Boy #5 #5
  • The oldest boy is at the third position.
  • The Vampire is somewhere between the boy that has the Black bag and the Wizard, in that order.
  • Naomi's son is exactly to the right of the 8-year-old boy.
  • At the fifth position is the boy who likes Jelly bean.
  • The Magician is next to the boy that likes Lollipop.
  • The boy who likes Jelly bean has the Blue bag.
  • In the middle is the boy that likes Lollipop.
  • Lewis is somewhere to the right of the boy that has the Green bag.
  • The boy that likes Bubble gum is somewhere between Justin and the Vampire, in that order.
  • The 9-year-old boy is Naomi's son.
  • The Pirate is next to the boy who likes Jelly bean.
  • Alvin is somewhere to the right of the boy who has the White bag.
  • Eleanor's son is next to the youngest boy.
  • Terry is immediately before the Wizard.
  • The boy that has the Green bag is somewhere between the 6-year-old boy and the Wizard, in that order.
  • Brenda's son is next to Whitney's son.
  • The boy that has the Green bag is somewhere to the left of Alvin.
  • Alvin is next to the boy who likes Taffy.
  • Whitney's son is somewhere to the right of the boy that has the White bag.

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?

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Printable version

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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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