The Riddle Thread

[+Doomstick he/him]

There are more than two eye colors

[NameIess]

17 minutes ago, The Last Post said:

There are more than two eye colors

It's a variant.

[xinoehp512 he/him]

3 hours ago, Nameless said:

Because then everyone would have seen that person's eye color, and, knowing there was only one person with that eye color, left that night. Then the remaining person would know that their eye color.

How are the people on the island supposed to logically infer anything about what he would have said?

[NameIess]

10 hours ago, xinoehp512 said:

How are the people on the island supposed to logically infer anything about what he would have said?

They can look at what the most logical thing to say would be.

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Just now, Nameless said:

They can look at what the most logical thing to say would be.

They don't know his motives, though, or even if he's a perfect logician or not.

[HeyLookItz he/him]

@Kidpen can the people see each other's eyes? I'm assuming they can't see their own with mirrors it something.

[NameIess]

21 minutes ago, HeyLookItz said:

@Kidpen can the people see each other's eyes? I'm assuming they can't see their own with mirrors it something.

They can see each others eyes, but they can't communicate with each other.

[HeyLookItz he/him]

Oh oops I just saw that in the original post. I was editing mine as you posted that . 

I think I finally got it. They all leave on the 100th night. This took me forever, but here's my logic: 

If there was one blue eyed person, they would obviously leave the first night, since they could see that there were no other blue eyes people and know the activist was talking about them.

If there were two blue eyed people, both would see one other blue eyed person. They would know that if that other person saw no one else with blue eyes, they would have left on the first night for the reason above. Because the other person did not leave, both people would realize that they must also have blue eyes. Then both would leave on the second night.

This is the part that took me a while to figure out: if there were three blue eyed people, they would each wait three nights. They would each know that if the two blue eyed people that they saw were the only two, they would have left on the second night. They didn't, so each person realizes that they have blue eyes and leaves on the third night.

This process repeats for each prisoner with blue eyes, so that with 100 prisoners, they all leave on the 100th night.

Edited May 9, 2020 by HeyLookItz
I inserted the entire answer to not double post

[Kidpen he/him]

21 hours ago, HeyLookItz said:

Oh oops I just saw that in the original post. I was editing mine as you posted that . 

I think I finally got it. They all leave on the 100th night. This took me forever, but here's my logic: 

If there was one blue eyed person, they would obviously leave the first night, since they could see that there were no other blue eyes people and know the activist was talking about them.

If there were two blue eyed people, both would see one other blue eyed person. They would know that if that other person saw no one else with blue eyes, they would have left on the first night for the reason above. Because the other person did not leave, both people would realize that they must also have blue eyes. Then both would leave on the second night.

This is the part that took me a while to figure out: if there were three blue eyed people, they would each wait three nights. They would each know that if the two blue eyed people that they saw were the only two, they would have left on the second night. They didn't, so each person realizes that they have blue eyes and leaves on the third night.

This process repeats for each prisoner with blue eyes, so that with 100 prisoners, they all leave on the 100th night.

You got it! Good job. Couple clarifications: there are no reflective surfaces and they can't communicate. I didn't include this, but the standard riddle says that the activist was only allowed to say something that everyone on the island already knew.

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Wait, did I have to explain it too?

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34 minutes ago, GoldenJerry said:

Riddles for kids are a fantastic way to boost their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging way. These puzzles not only entertain but also encourage creativity and help young minds think outside the box. Whether it's solving tricky wordplay or figuring out patterns, riddles challenge kids to think logically and use their imagination. Perfect for road trips, family gatherings, or a fun afternoon, riddles for kids can turn any moment into a learning opportunity while keeping kids entertained!

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[Through the Living Wrath he/him]

55 minutes ago, GoldenJerry said:

Riddles for kids are a fantastic way to boost their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging way. These puzzles not only entertain but also encourage creativity and help young minds think outside the box. Whether it's solving tricky wordplay or figuring out patterns, riddles challenge kids to think logically and use their imagination. Perfect for road trips, family gatherings, or a fun afternoon, riddles for kids can turn any moment into a learning opportunity while keeping kids entertained!

Ill be sure to check it out!

You know, since I obviously have children

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