How to play Brain Riddles
Brain Riddles is a collection of thirty-six short trick puzzles, each with its own twist. One riddle wants you to do nothing for five seconds, another asks you to get a box off the screen, a third hides a star behind a cloud, and some are plain maths and logic with a catch. The obvious answer is almost never the right one, so think backwards.
Every riddle is played with taps, drags, long presses or simply patience: pat a sleepy cat, fill a glass exactly to the line, follow the ball under the cups, build a tower that stays up, wake an owl by shaking it, or read the colour of a word instead of the word itself. You earn up to three stars per riddle: finish without a wrong guess and without a hint for the full three.
Stuck? Use a hint, or watch an optional video to get another one. You can also skip a riddle with a video and come back to it later. A daily gift gives you free hints, with a bigger prize on day seven. Your stars, hints and streak are saved on your device.
Controls
Mouse: click or drag the objects. Some riddles need a long press or no input at all. 1-4 pick an answer card, H hint, M sound, Esc riddle list.
Tap, drag or press and hold the objects on the paper. Some riddles want you to wait and not touch the screen.
FAQ
How do the stars work?
Each riddle gives up to three stars. Three means no wrong answer and no hint, two means up to two mistakes or a hint, one means more mistakes. Replay a riddle any time to improve it.
What if I am stuck?
Press the bulb for a hint. You start with a few, get more from the daily gift, and can watch an optional video for one extra when you run out.
Can I skip a riddle?
Yes. The Skip button asks you to watch a short video, then the next riddle opens. The skipped one stays open to solve later.
Is my progress saved?
Yes. Stars, hints and your daily streak are saved on your device through the portal.
Is Brain Riddles free?
Yes. It is free to play in your browser, with no download and no account.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. It runs on phones, tablets and computers. Tap, drag or press and hold the objects on the paper. Some riddles want you to wait and not touch the screen.