Become a member

My Mensa
Become a member
My Mensa
9109_Mensa_80 logo_FINAL
Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Puzzles

One activity that many of our members enjoy is puzzling! You can test yourself for fun with our brainteasers. Our quizzes and conundrums are updated regularly, so do check back on the page for the latest content, and if you get really good at them, why not find out what your IQ is by booking a Mensa Supervised IQ Test?

18/10/24 – Cinema Goers

Six friends Alan, Ben, Charles, David, Edith and Fiona sit together in a cinema. They sit in a row as below.

  1. Edith doesn’t wear a hat
  2. David doesn’t wear glasses
  3. Ben is not next to anyone in glasses
  4. Charles doesn’t have a beard nor is he next to Alan

From the clues above can you determine how the friends are sat in the cinema

Puzzle courtesy of Mensa member Peter Hooton

  • Show Answer

BEN, FIONA, ALAN, EDITH, CHARLES, DAVID
Ben must be first in line (clue 3). As Charles doesn’t have a beard (clue 4), Alan and David must be the bearded ones. David doesn’t wear glasses (clue 2) so Alan is 3rd and David is 6th.  Charles is not next to Alan (clue 4) so he must be 5th. Edith doesn’t wear a hat (clue 1) so she must be 4th and Fiona must be 2nd.

Puzzles for business use

We are also able to supply puzzle content to businesses, tailored to your needs. This can range from one-off media projects for marketing campaigns and content for newspapers, magazines and company websites, to long-running partnerships and licensing agreements.

Find out more by contacting our marketing team, via: communications@mensa.org.uk