Parties are fun. Games are fun. This book is fun. Combining them yields the fortuitous equation: Party + Game + Book = Fun x 3.
Inside the book are 25 top lateral thinking puzzles, some traditional some original, plus an introduction that's designed to be both informative and funny. Two original cartoons accompany each brainteaser, and there are other humorous elements scattered throughout.
Lateral thinking puzzles—also called situation puzzles, the explanation game, or two-minute mysteries—proceed as follows. The "host" reads a seemingly odd scenario, after which the group uses yes or no questions to figure out the circumstances that led up to it.
Puzzles can take from a few minutes to over an hour to solve. Lateral thinking puzzles can be intellectually entertaining—challenging detective work!—plus they're a natural jumping off point for party banter and jokes. The book makes entertaining reading, but it's even more fun to try the puzzles with friends.
"A FUNTASTIC book…A great way for people to have fun together, laugh, and enjoy each other’s company…A thoroughly enjoyable book and highly recommended to adults who enjoy games, humor, and improving their mental abilities.” Readers’ Favorites
"A guaranteed and fun ice breaker resource for any and all parties and family gathering and get-together events … highly recommended for personal, family, and community library Puzzle and Humor collections.” Midwest Book Review
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EXPLAIN THIS! is a fun, innovative, and easy introduction to lateral thinking puzzles that I would particularly recommend for parents in interacting with their children…a valuable tool to inspire original thinking and to resist the ‘groupthink tide.’ Well done!”
Michael Muxworthy, Lateral Thinking Author
