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Basic 3 Zebra Puzzle

By solving this basic zebra puzzle you are going to be ready to solve the easy and medium ones. Which pet does the Irish have?

 
  • Color
  • Nationality
  • Pet
  • Sport
House #1 #1
House #2 #2
House #3 #3
House #4 #4
  • The Chilean lives in the second house.
  • The man who likes Boxing lives exactly to the left of the Blue house.
  • The Japanese lives exactly to the left of the person who likes Fishing.
  • At the second house lives the Dog owner.
  • The Japanese lives exactly to the right of the man who has Dogs.
  • The person who likes Surfing lives next to the man who has Turtles for a pet.
  • The Bird owner lives next to the man that likes Fishing.
  • The Australian lives exactly to the right of the man who likes Boxing.
  • The Red house is located somewhere between the Irishman house and the Yellow house, in that order.

How to play

  • The best way to start is reading all the clues and marking the most basic ones (example: The Brazilian lives in the second house.);
  • Now, it is possible that other types of clues are available to be used (example: The person who drinks Water is exactly to the left of the Brazilian.);
  • After doing the last step several times, you will have to use logic to deduce information and proceed with the resolution;
  • 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?

Solving these simple zebra puzzles are the easiest way to learn how to play this kind of logic game.

Printable version

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How Zebra Puzzles Can Boost Your Brainpower

Zebra puzzles are a great way to engage your brain in critical thinking and deductive reasoning. These puzzles require you to interpret clues, make connections, and eliminate possibilities to arrive at the correct solution. This mental exercise not only sharpens your logical reasoning skills but also improves your focus, attention to detail, and analytical abilities.

Studies have shown 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: A Fun Way to Boost Your Learning

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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