Definition: A lateral thinking puzzle is a type of puzzle that involves critical and logical thinking. Lateral thinking puzzles are generally played in a group. One person presents a mysterious situation to the group, which is asked to come up with a reason for the seemingly bizarre outcome. To arrive at the solution, the other players ask the person presenting the puzzle questions which can only be answered with a yes, no or irrelevant.
Also Known As: situation riddles, situation puzzles, situation brain teasers, situation games
Examples:
Beulah died in the Appalachians, while Craig died at sea. Everyone was much happier with Craig's death. Solution
