Cunning Lateral Thinking Puzzles

By Des MacHale and Paul Sloane

Book Overview

Paul Sloane and Des MacHale--the wily puzzle masters who have written several lateral thinking collections--are back with more tear-your-hair-out challenges. And once again, the purpose of their devious conundrums is to force solvers to think outside of the box. Instead of jumping to obvious conclusions, players have to ask lots of questions, use their imagination, piece together the subtlest clues, and come at the problem from a variety of perspectives. Here's how to do it: one person, who knows the solution, takes questions. The answers help narrow down the possible explanations--and the more logic, creativity, and sheer determination that go into the queries, the better the chance of success!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402732759
• ISBN13: 9781402732751
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
• Length: 95 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.3" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Wicked fun!

I have so enjoyed learning to think outside the box with this book. When I attempted the first several scenarios, I couldn't even figure out what to ask. Now? As soon as my son read the problem to me, my little brain is just buzzing, coming up with questions! Quite addicting!

Weird thoughts

If you are into "thinking outside the box", these puzzles will occupy your mind for hours.

Embark on a Lateral Adventure

I have been an avid fan of lateral thinking puzzles from youth upwards. There are a number of "classics" that you come across over and over. If I were to mention the albatross, midget and countless dead bodies, you might know what I mean! However, here we have a compilation of brand new puzzles to satisfy our appetites. These are bright and fresh from novel ideas but they remain faithful to the classical formula. They have the vital lateral twist and retain the ability to leave you either clapping one hand to your forehead in dismay or brimming over with triumph when you succeed. The variety is of puzzles is worth a mention. There is a wide range of scenarios, including a good number taken from real life. Some are relatively easy whilst an equal number are very difficult. There is something for everyone here - it should suit most tastes. This book is ideal for entertaining your family or friends for an evening indoors or on a long journey. It will grip their attention, stimulate their imagination and test their lateral thinking skills, in search of the cunning solution!