10 Fun Types of Riddles That Will Challenge Your Brain
If you love riddles and brain games, you’re in for a treat. Riddles come in many forms—some visual, some verbal, some logical—and each type offers a unique way to stretch your brain. In this post, we’ll explore 10 popular types of riddles that people of all ages enjoy solving. We’ve included real examples for each one—test your brain and click here to view the answer blog post when you’re ready to check how you did!
1. Rebus Puzzles
Example: 🅂 + 🌾 + 𝒆 + 🥧
(Think about what the symbols sound like when combined.)
2. Lateral Thinking Puzzles
Example: A man pushes his car to a hotel and tells the owner he’s bankrupt. Why?
3. “What Am I?” Riddles
Example: I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?
4. Logic Grid Puzzles
Example: Three friends—Amy, Ben, and Chris—each order a different drink: coffee, tea, or juice.
Amy doesn’t drink coffee. Ben hates tea. Who ordered what?
5. Cryptograms
Example: GSV XLWV RH Z YVXLIVI
(Hint: Try an Atbash cipher.)
6. Word Ladders
Example: Turn “COLD” into “WARM” in four steps.
7. Dingbats
Example:
(What common phrase does this represent?)
8. Emoji Riddles
Example 1: 🦁👑
Example 2: 🍌🚶♂️🦍
9. Anagram Riddles
Example: Rearrange the letters in “LISTEN” to form something you do with your eyes.
10. Pattern or Sequence Riddles
Example: 2, 4, 8, 16, ?
What comes next?
Each of these riddle types offers a fun and stimulating challenge—and they’re perfect for emails, newsletters, classroom activities, or just passing time with friends.
