[Trick Quiz] Quiz Questions That Excite Everyone from Kids to Adults

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!
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Do you like trick quizzes where answering the question straightforwardly won’t lead you to the right answer?

In this article, we’ll introduce trick quizzes that people of all ages—from kids to adults—can enjoy!

We’ve gathered quizzes everyone can try together, including ones that kids can solve but adults can’t, visually deceptive questions, and puzzles that trip you up the more you think.

When you solve them, your mind feels refreshed, and when you get caught, it’s frustrating—so give these quizzes a try!

They’re perfect for killing time while commuting or during breaks.

Since none of the problems are straightforward, they’re great for brain training, too.

[Trick Questions] Quiz Problems That Excite Everyone from Kids to Adults (51–60)

What kind of bird plays by getting tangled in string?

If a bird gets tangled in a string, you’d think it wouldn’t be able to spread its wings and fly, right? That would be true for an ordinary bird.

But there’s a bird that can still “fly” even when it’s tangled in string.

It’s not a bird soaring in the sky, but one that changes into various shapes in your hands.

To find the answer, try thinking of words that include “tori” (bird).

What words come to mind? Here’s a hint: it’s a game played with string.

Have you figured it out? The answer is ayatori (cat’s cradle).

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What is something you use but cannot own?

Scissors, pencils, erasers, rulers… most tools you’re familiar with are basically things you hold in your hand to use, right? So let’s try a riddle: “What can be used but cannot be held?” You might think of various tools, but you won’t easily get the right answer if you only think in terms of “objects.” First, try considering things you can use that aren’t objects.

By the way, the answer is “your name.” You use it when introducing yourself or when you want friends to know about you, but you certainly can’t “hold” it.

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What gets hotter as it gets colder?

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This puzzle is tricky because there are many possible answers.

Things that get hotter as it gets colder… You might be thinking of hand warmers or clothing, but the correct answer is something else.

First, try picturing a winter scene.

List a few things you associate with it, and think about “getting hot” as the keyword.

Also pay close attention to the fact that it’s written in hiragana! The answer is something everyone knows, and you’re likely to see it at least once in summer.

Here’s a hint: it’s something that melts in heat.

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What can go anywhere but doesn’t move?

Do many kids love traveling? Just going somewhere different from usual makes you feel excited, doesn’t it? So let’s try this riddle: “What can go anywhere but doesn’t move?” When you think of going anywhere, vehicles like cars, bicycles, and trains come to mind, but they all move, right? So those aren’t the answer.

If you think about something that makes you feel like you’ve gone somewhere without actually going, you might reach the answer.

The correct answer is “a map.” On a map, you can go to various countries, but the map itself doesn’t move.

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[Trick Questions] Quiz Problems That Excite Everyone from Kids to Adults (61–70)

Why are there sneakers whose laces never come undone no matter how much you run around?

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Sneaker laces sometimes come undone while you’re wearing them, right? You can just retie them when they come loose, but if your hands are full, you end up walking with untied laces—your shoes feel like they’re about to slip off, and you might even trip over the laces.

A lot of people probably have those quietly annoying memories.

Here’s a quiz about lace-up sneakers! Sneakers whose laces never come undone no matter how much you run around… sounds like a dream product, doesn’t it? But in fact, kids are already wearing this dream-like item.

You might figure out the answer just by looking at your own sneakers!

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There are 5 candies. If you lick one, how many are there?

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It seems like a question that would trip up adults more than children.

When you read the problem statement, you instinctively want to treat it like an arithmetic problem and think, “5 – 1 = 4, so the answer is 4!” But remember, it’s a trick question.

The hint to solving it is that the candy wasn’t given to someone else, nor did it disappear.

If you think about how many candies you have after you lick one, you should arrive at the correct answer.

An elementary school student with a flexible mind might solve it right away!

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When is honey sweet?

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Honey is sweet and delicious, isn’t it? You can pour it on pancakes, add it to tea instead of sugar—there are countless dishes and products that use honey.

So let’s try a honey-themed trick quiz! When is honey sweet? “In the season when bees fly a lot?” “Does it have something to do with the number eight?” Many people might think that, but the answer is actually very simple! Just think: when do you feel it’s “sweet”? If you approach it that way, the correct answer should come to you easily!

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