[For Seniors] A guaranteed crowd-pleaser: the Say-Anything Quiz. Brain-training questions that won’t be fooled by trick questions.
Do you know the quiz where you keep answering with the same predetermined phrase no matter what you’re asked? Even when trick questions pop up along the way, the rule is to stick to the answer you chose at the start.
It looks easy, but the fun lies in how easily you can be led astray.
You’ll have a great time that brings out smiles while testing your concentration and memory.
Try it with older adults, and it’ll make for good brain exercise and lively conversation.
From familiar themes like “giraffe,” “vegetables,” and “vehicles” to unique curveballs, enjoy these heartwarming quizzes!
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[For Seniors] A guaranteed crowd-pleaser: the Say-Anything Quiz. Brain-training questions that won’t be fooled by trick questions (1–10)
No matter what you’re asked, answer with “rice.”
- Takikomi (Japanese seasoned mixed rice)
- mix
- seasoning packet (typically dried vegetables/meat in instant noodles)
- raw egg on rice
- curry
No matter what you’re asked, the rule is to keep answering “gohan” (rice), just as you decided at the start. Even if a trick like “himana tsuri” (idle fishing) comes up midway, don’t let it throw you off. When someone says “curry,” you may feel like replying “rice,” but you must still answer “gohan.” It’s a game to train your concentration and memory, so the key is whether you can keep saying “gohan” all the way to the end.
No matter what you’re asked, answer “à la mode.”
- pudding
- jelly
- cake
- cream puff
- Oh, hello there.
No matter what you’re asked, answer with the first word you decided on: “à la mode.” À la mode means “fashionable” or “in the latest style,” and is especially used for desserts. The first four words refer to sweets, but the trick at the end—ara dōmo—shouldn’t distract you. The key to this quiz is to follow the rule and answer “à la mode.”
No matter what you’re asked, answer “vehicle.”
- train
- bus
- airplane
- taxi
- nori roll
No matter what you’re asked, it’s important to answer “a vehicle.” This is often used as brain training for older adults, and if you slip up and say “norimaki” (seaweed roll) instead of the intended answer partway through, you lose. Because the words for “vehicle” (norimono) and “seaweed roll” (norimaki) sound similar, it’s easy to get tripped up, but be sure to follow the rules set at the start.
[For Seniors] Guaranteed Lively “Say Anything” Quiz: Brain-Training Questions You Won’t Be Fooled By (11–20)
No matter what you are told, answer with “I will live.”
- alone
- with my family
- with a friend
- with you
- Christmas
You must not be misled by various words and should answer only with the word “kura shimasu” (I will live) that was decided at the start. Even if a similar-sounding word like “kurisumasu” (Christmas) appears along the way, you are required to follow the quiz rule: “No matter what you are told, answer ‘kura shimasu.’” It’s easy to get tripped up, but the key to getting it right is to follow the rule faithfully.
No matter what you’re asked, answer “tadpole.”
- into the pond
- a lot of
- I grew legs.
- tadpole
- Excuse me for intruding.
This is a brain teaser quiz where, no matter what you’re asked, you must only answer with the first word given: “otamajakushi” (tadpole). Even if confusing words appear during or at the end of the questions, don’t get swayed or misled—stick to the initially specified word. Even if a tricky, misleading word comes up at the end, it’s important to answer confidently with the original word.
No matter what you’re asked, answer “accessory.”
- of the present
- matching
- of pearl
- It suits her.
- smelling of sweat
It’s a quiz that anyone, including seniors, can enjoy—no matter what is said, it’s still a quiz. According to the rules, you may only answer with the predetermined “accessory” for any word that’s given. Some trick words like “sweaty-smelling,” which are clearly unrelated to accessories, are included to confuse or trip up participants, but even then you must never change your answer. It’s important to stick confidently with your original answer throughout.
No matter what you’re asked, answer “Christmas.”
- Merry
- white
- Silent
- Santa Claus
- wheelchair
The key point is that no matter what you’re told, you’re only allowed to say the first word you were given. Among the words, there are several related to Christmas, but by the nature of the puzzle, you must answer “Christmas” to anything you’re told. If you get led astray by the trick word “wheelchair,” you’re out.