Genius if you can solve it? Super-difficult Quiz Collection
When you hear “super tough quiz,” you probably feel the urge to take on the challenge! You might start thinking, “Is it really that hard?” and give it a try… only to find it truly difficult—guaranteed to have you scratching your head! Every now and then, you might feel like tackling that kind of quiz, too.
In this article, we’ve gathered various types of puzzles that are known as super tough.
Use them for a quick time-killer, some mental exercise, a shift in perspective, or a refreshing break—enjoy them as you go.
These are the kinds of problems you’ll want to share with someone and have them try as well!
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Genius if You Can Solve Them? Ultra-Difficult Quiz Collection (1–10)
Amazing if you can read it! Three readings for a single kanji
Although it may seem like there are many kanji we see in everyday life, the ones we actually encounter are somewhat limited, and there are in fact kanji that we rarely have the chance to see.
This is a quiz that focuses on those less commonly seen kanji and asks you to think about how they are read.
Each kanji’s reading is limited to three kana characters, so try to expand your imagination based on the components and overall impression of the character.
Sometimes you can’t tell just by looking at the kanji, so it’s also recommended to reveal the initial letter of the reading or have participants infer the reading from the meaning.
Super tough like Kanji Kentei Level 1! Country name kanji reading quiz!
When it comes to country names, we tend to picture them written in katakana, but each country also has a kanji representation.
This is a quiz where you look at various country names written in kanji and try to guess which country they refer to.
Some can be deciphered just by reading the kanji with their on’yomi (Sino-Japanese readings), while others can’t—part of the fun is in that challenge.
In some cases, the kanji are based on the local pronunciation, so it might be a good idea to consider different possible readings of the kanji and try loosening the pronunciation as you read.
Ultra fiendish trick quiz
A trick quiz where you find the answer by noticing hints hidden in illustrations, diagrams, or the question text.
Many of these riddle-like problems are hard to solve if you tackle them head-on.
By deliberately thinking simply or looking from a different angle, you can get closer to the answer.
These aren’t questions you solve with knowledge, but with flexible thinking, so they’re great to try with kids.
Even when you know the answer should be simple, it can be hard to reach—give these ultra-difficult puzzles a try.
Genius if you can solve them? Ultra-Difficult Quiz Collection (11–20)
Ultra, ultra, ultra difficult quiz
An ultra, ultra, ultra difficult quiz so hard that clearing it only requires getting a single question right.
Members of QuizKnock, a YouTuber group popular for videos tackling quizzes and puzzles, take on the challenge.
The questions span a variety of fields—overseas sports, musical instruments, how to write Japanese compound words, and more—and all of them are high difficulty.
It’s a quiz that tests your knowledge and trivia, featuring historical figures and people from famous overseas companies.
Give it a try and see if you can handle a quiz so tough that even highly educated members struggle.
Super difficult ‘Aru-Nashi’ quiz
A classic “there is/there isn’t” riddle that tackles the theme of “it exists in XX, but not in YY.” Let’s take on a super-challenging version of this usually simple quiz.
You sort various items—like two-character kanji, tools, and more—into ‘exists’ or ‘doesn’t exist’ in order, then deduce the rule that fits.
It’s hard when revealed one by one, but as more items are added, it gradually becomes easier to solve.
You can set a time limit, or keep sorting into ‘exists/doesn’t exist’ until the respondent figures it out—making it a fun yet tricky puzzle.
Will 99% miss it!? | Super-difficult spot-the-difference challenge
This is a task where you closely examine illustrations that look roughly the same and find the differences in the details.
Since each discrepancy is subtle, it may help to move your gaze back and forth to catch anything that feels off.
Sometimes there’s nothing where you expect a difference, and the error is actually nearby—the visual cues are used skillfully—so concentration and attentiveness are key.
Try dividing the illustration into blocks in your mind and comparing corresponding sections alternately within those areas; being mindful of such viewing strategies will help you proceed effectively.
A super difficult problem with two possible answers
This is an ultra-difficult quiz with two possible answers.
The problems present questions that yield two answers when you follow a certain rule.
These quizzes require flexible thinking, such as considering what numbers katakana might represent or combining symbols with something else to meet given conditions.
The key is to break free from fixed ideas and think from multiple angles—numbers, kanji, symbols, and more.
You can enjoy problems that gradually increase in difficulty, starting from practice questions.
It’s also suitable for running a serious quiz event: prepare paper and pens for participants, allow a longer thinking time, and make full use of these quizzes.