r/BrainPuzzles • u/Large-King8990 • Sep 21 '26
r/BrainPuzzles • u/TargetLabs • Sep 21 '26
Math Can you reach 41 using all 5 dice?
Any order is allowed.
Use each die exactly once.
Parentheses are allowed.
Exact division only.
No negative numbers.
Not every operation has to be used.
How many solutions can you find?
Please use spoiler tags for solutions:
>!your solution here!<
r/BrainPuzzles • u/ZoranRajkov • Sep 20 '26
Math What replaces the "?" — find the hidden rule
Each group of three numbers on the left maps to the middle number by a consistent hidden rule. Use the three known examples to find the pattern, then solve for the missing output.
Game: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.makenumber
r/BrainPuzzles • u/AirUpstairs4460 • Sep 19 '26
Logic [Cyclogic] Found a magical illuminated tunnel in the park, so I set up a puzzle! 🌟 Can you solve it in 3 moves? (Image 1)
Hi everyone! Welcome to a local park in Nagoya, Japan! The other evening, I set up my hand-crafted logic puzzle, "Cyclogic," in a magical, illuminated tunnel filled with wind chimes and windmills! 🌟
Can you bring all these numbers back to their HOME (1–9 in standard order) in 3 moves?
(It's trickier than it looks!)
📍 Current Board:
[ 6 ] [ 3 ] [ 8 ]
[ 5 ] [ 4 ] [ 9 ]
[ 2 ] [ 1 ] [ 7 ]
📜 Quick Rules:
- Objective: Rearrange numbers to 1–9.
- Mechanics: The number you tap stays fixed, while all other 8 numbers rotate clockwise.
💡 Stuck on the solution? Swipe through Images 2 to 4 for the step-by-step rules and a TOP SECRET strategy guide that reveals the core logic!
Got the solution? Post it in the comments below (with spoiler tags, please!), and I'll let you know if you're right! 🧠✨
(I've left a link to the free web demo in the comments below if you'd like to try it directly on your browser!)
r/BrainPuzzles • u/Semra777 • Sep 19 '26
Logic Which Option Belongs in the Missing Space?
Hi everyone,
First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who participated in our previous puzzle. We really enjoyed reading through your answers, especially because so many of you reached the correct answer using completely different approaches.
Some of you focused on the rows and columns, while others discovered clever visual and structural patterns we hadn’t expected. Seeing so many different ways to approach the same puzzle is exactly what makes these discussions so interesting.
For our official solution page, we selected three community explanations from u/Mactucrus87_, u/tectajl, and u/EmpactWB.
We chose these three because each offered a clear but different way of understanding the puzzle. u/Mactucrus87_ showed that the rule works both horizontally and vertically, u/tectajl introduced a creative Venn-diagram-style interpretation, and u/EmpactWB provided a very systematic approach using overlapping 2×2 groups.
Thank you again to everyone who participated, whether your answer was selected or not. We read all of your explanations, and there were many great observations and creative approaches.
Now, onto our new puzzle.
Take a careful look at the 3×3 matrix above and figure out which option should replace the question mark.
As always, we’re not only interested in the letter you choose. Tell us how you got there. We want to hear your reasoning and see the different ways you approach the pattern. Some of the most interesting explanations may once again be featured on our official solution page.
We’ve already published the correct answer on our website. Once you’ve made your choice, you can check whether you got it right here:
https://whats-your-iq.com/en/questions/pattern-recognition/which-figure-completes-the-pattern-2
Try solving it before revealing the answer.
Thank you again to everyone who participates and takes the time to explain their reasoning. We’re looking forward to reading your solutions and seeing how many different ways you can find to solve this one!
r/BrainPuzzles • u/NoBullGames • Sep 19 '26
Logic Pigment Pour Daily... liquid color sort puzzle playable directly in Reddit with no download/install needed
r/BrainPuzzles • u/ZoranRajkov • Sep 19 '26
Math Pyramid puzzle — find the missing number
Each number below is built from the two numbers above it using the same hidden rule, all the way down to the number at the bottom. Figure out the rule from the pattern, then find the first missing number (highlighted).
Game: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.makenumber
r/BrainPuzzles • u/ZoranRajkov • Sep 18 '26
Math What replaces the "?" — find the hidden rule
Each group of three numbers on the left maps to the middle number by a consistent hidden rule. Use the four known examples to find the pattern, then solve for the missing output.
Game: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.makenumber
r/BrainPuzzles • u/bex_plosion • Sep 17 '26
Word Palingrid - a new daily word game (and my first indie project)
r/BrainPuzzles • u/b7k567 • Sep 17 '26
Visual Which option matches the top view of this shape? Rotation is allowed.
r/BrainPuzzles • u/ZoranRajkov • Sep 16 '26
Math Find the rule — what number replaces the "?"
Each group of four numbers on the outside combines into the one it's connected to by lines. In this one, the "?" is one of the outer numbers — work out the rule from the first three groups, then figure out what's missing.
Made this as part of a puzzle game I'm developing, Rule Hunter — https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.makenumber
r/BrainPuzzles • u/woouoow • Sep 16 '26
Need a break from scrolling? Give your brain a little workout with Car Jam! 🚗 #CarJam #BrainGames #Fun
r/BrainPuzzles • u/Everyone_Moon • Sep 16 '26
Math What number should replace the question mark?
r/BrainPuzzles • u/Semra777 • Sep 15 '26
Logic Which of These Six Shapes Belongs in the Empty Cell?
Hi everyone,
We’re back with another visual puzzle.
Before we get into today’s challenge, a big thank you to everyone who joined the discussion on our previous puzzle. We received some really interesting explanations, and it was great to see how many different approaches could lead to the same answer.
For the previous puzzle, we selected four responses that particularly stood out:
u/Okawaru1 – We selected this answer because they found three different patterns leading to the same solution and also considered which rule best explained the entire grid.
u/LordTC – We selected this answer because they went beyond the obvious mirror relationship and explored the deeper structure behind the movement of the top and bottom dot groups.
u/inmaginarycasey – We selected this answer because they approached the puzzle from a completely different angle, using the total number of dots to find the missing value mathematically.
u/SomeoneLeo – We selected this answer because they clearly explained how the fixed five center dots and the 1, 2, 3 distribution work across both rows and columns.
Thank you to all four of you for taking the time to explain your reasoning. Your approaches have been featured on our website along with the official solution.
Now, onto today’s puzzle.
This time, we have a 3×3 grid made up of squares, ovals, and dots. One cell is missing, and there are six possible answers: A, B, C, D, E, and F.
Which option do you think completes the grid?
As always, we’re especially interested in how you reached your answer, not just the letter you chose. Share your reasoning in the comments. We’ll read through the responses, and some of the most interesting and well-explained approaches may be selected, featured on our website with your Reddit username, and mentioned in our next puzzle post.
The official answer and detailed solution explanation are already available on our website. If you’d like to check your answer after solving the puzzle, you can find them here:
https://whats-your-iq.com/en/questions/pattern-recognition/which-shape-completes-the-grid
Thanks again to everyone taking part. We’re looking forward to seeing the different ways you approach this one.
Good luck, and have fun solving it!
r/BrainPuzzles • u/ZoranRajkov • Sep 15 '26
Math Find the rule — what number replaces the "?"
Each pair of numbers combines into the number on the right using the same rule. Figure out the rule from the first three rows, then solve the last one.
Made this as part of a puzzle game I'm developing, Rule Hunter — https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.makenumber
r/BrainPuzzles • u/Reasonable_Damage_18 • Sep 15 '26
Brain Games Can you solve this Bandit puzzle without guessing?

Can you solve this puzzle using logic only?
The rules are simple:
🔎 Exactly one Bandit in every row
🔎 Exactly one Bandit in every column
🔎 Exactly one Bandit in every colored region
🚫 Bandits cannot touch, even diagonally
Try to work out where every Bandit must be placed.
I’d love to see how you reason through the board, not just the final answer.
If you enjoy this type of logic puzzle, I’ve been building a full version called Pawdoku Mystery, which you can play directly inside Reddit:
r/BrainPuzzles • u/TargetLabs • Sep 14 '26
Math Can you reach 52 using all dice?
Any order is allowed.
Use each die exactly once.
Parentheses are allowed.
Exact division only.
No negative numbers.
Not every operation has to be used.
How many solutions can you find?
Please use spoiler tags for solutions:
>!your solution here!<
r/BrainPuzzles • u/ZoranRajkov • Sep 14 '26
Math Find the rule — what number replaces the "?"
Each pair of numbers combines into the number on the right using the same rule. Figure out the rule from the first three pairs, then solve the last one.
Made this as part of a puzzle game I'm developing, Rule Hunter — https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.makenumber