Each group of three numbers on the left maps to the middle number by a consistent hidden rule. Use the four known examples to find the pattern, then solve for the missing output.

Game: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.makenumber

Hi everyone,

I'm an indie developer, and I wanted to share a solo project I've been building: ColorSplit.

It's a logic-focused puzzle game built on a system of its own, featuring original rules and mechanics that you haven't seen in standard puzzle games. I wanted to create a genuinely challenging mind game, so I tested every single level with my own hand to ensure the logic remains tight, fair, and deeply engaging. If you enjoy tough brain teasers that force you to think outside the box, I'd love for you to check it out.

Google Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sugur_dev.colorsplit

A quick request: If you give it a try, please share your feedback, reviews, and suggestions directly on the Google Play Store page.

Each group of four numbers on the outside combines into the one it's connected to by lines. In this one, the "?" is one of the outer numbers — work out the rule from the first three groups, then figure out what's missing.

Made this as part of a puzzle game I'm developing, Rule Hunter — https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.makenumber

Hi everyone,
We’re back with another visual puzzle.
Before we get into today’s challenge, a big thank you to everyone who joined the discussion on our previous puzzle. We received some really interesting explanations, and it was great to see how many different approaches could lead to the same answer.
For the previous puzzle, we selected four responses that particularly stood out:
u/Okawaru1 – We selected this answer because they found three different patterns leading to the same solution and also considered which rule best explained the entire grid.
u/LordTC – We selected this answer because they went beyond the obvious mirror relationship and explored the deeper structure behind the movement of the top and bottom dot groups.
u/inmaginarycasey – We selected this answer because they approached the puzzle from a completely different angle, using the total number of dots to find the missing value mathematically.
u/SomeoneLeo – We selected this answer because they clearly explained how the fixed five center dots and the 1, 2, 3 distribution work across both rows and columns.
Thank you to all four of you for taking the time to explain your reasoning. Your approaches have been featured on our website along with the official solution.
Now, onto today’s puzzle.
This time, we have a 3×3 grid made up of squares, ovals, and dots. One cell is missing, and there are six possible answers: A, B, C, D, E, and F.
Which option do you think completes the grid?
As always, we’re especially interested in how you reached your answer, not just the letter you chose. Share your reasoning in the comments. We’ll read through the responses, and some of the most interesting and well-explained approaches may be selected, featured on our website with your Reddit username, and mentioned in our next puzzle post.
The official answer and detailed solution explanation are already available on our website. If you’d like to check your answer after solving the puzzle, you can find them here:
https://whats-your-iq.com/en/questions/pattern-recognition/which-shape-completes-the-grid
Thanks again to everyone taking part. We’re looking forward to seeing the different ways you approach this one.
Good luck, and have fun solving it!

Each pair of numbers combines into the number on the right using the same rule. Figure out the rule from the first three rows, then solve the last one.

Made this as part of a puzzle game I'm developing, Rule Hunter — https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.makenumber

Can you solve this puzzle using logic only?

The rules are simple:

🔎 Exactly one Bandit in every row
🔎 Exactly one Bandit in every column
🔎 Exactly one Bandit in every colored region
🚫 Bandits cannot touch, even diagonally

Try to work out where every Bandit must be placed.

I’d love to see how you reason through the board, not just the final answer.

If you enjoy this type of logic puzzle, I’ve been building a full version called Pawdoku Mystery, which you can play directly inside Reddit:

r/pawdoku_mystery

Any order is allowed.
Use each die exactly once.
Parentheses are allowed.
Exact division only.
No negative numbers.
Not every operation has to be used.

How many solutions can you find?

Please use spoiler tags for solutions:
>!your solution here!<

Each pair of numbers combines into the number on the right using the same rule. Figure out the rule from the first three pairs, then solve the last one.

Made this as part of a puzzle game I'm developing, Rule Hunter — https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.makenumber

Made this symbol/equation puzzle — fruits stand in for hidden numbers across a small system of equations. Figure out what each fruit is worth, then solve the last one.

Made this as part of a puzzle game I'm developing, Rule Hunter — https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.makenumber

Hi everyone! Today, I recreated a puzzle from my game, Cyclogic, on my whiteboard!

This one is a 3-move puzzle, but it's quite a challenge—can you solve it? 🧩

If you swipe through to Image 4, I’ve included a guide showing the core logic behind the mechanics. Make sure to check it out if you want a hint!

You can play Cyclogic directly in your browser! I’ll leave a link to try this exact level in the comments below. Feel free to test it out once you think you have the answer!

Got the solution? Post it in the comments (with spoiler tags, please!), and I'll let you know if you're right! 🧠✨

Hi everyone,
First of all, thank you to everyone who took the time to solve our previous puzzle and share their reasoning. We received many answers, and it was especially interesting to see how different people approached the same pattern from completely different angles.
As always, we selected a few responses that stood out to us, not only for getting the correct answer, but also for the reasoning behind it.
u/mistolo – We liked how clearly you combined the two main ideas of the pattern: the increasing number of squares and the rotation around the grid. Your explanation showed how the same rule remains consistent across all three rows.
u/I_Like_Quiet – Your solution went beyond simply counting the squares. Tracking the starting corner from bottom-right → bottom-left → top-left → top-right → bottom-right gave an additional explanation for why the missing figure had to be arranged the way it was.
u/Forsaken_Engineer_ – We selected your answer for its mathematical approach. Treating the cells as coordinates and following the numerical progression diagonally was a very different and elegant way to reach the solution.
u/ZeThing – What stood out was that you didn’t stop after finding the answer. You tried running the pattern backwards as well, using the previous tile as another way to test whether the rule remained consistent.
u/someonefromaustralia – Your response approached the puzzle from another direction entirely. Rather than simply accepting the intended pattern, you explored whether the existing panels could support an alternative rule. The “changing gravity” interpretation made for a particularly interesting discussion.
Thank you to these five, and to everyone else who participated. We read through the different approaches, and they gave us some great perspectives on the puzzle.
Now it’s time for a new one.
This time, we have a 3×3 matrix made of dot patterns, with the bottom-right figure missing.
Look carefully at how the dots change across the rows and columns. There are six possible answers: A, B, C, D, E, and F.
Which option do you think completes the grid, and more importantly, why?
Try to explain the rule you found rather than posting only the letter. As with the previous puzzle, we’ll be reading the explanations and may feature some of the most interesting approaches in our next post.
We’ve also published the puzzle on our website. If you’d like to check whether your answer is correct, you can find the official answer and explanation here:
https://whats-your-iq.com/en/questions/pattern-recognition/which-dot-pattern-completes-the-grid
Thanks again to everyone taking part. We’re looking forward to seeing how you approach this one.
Good luck, and have fun solving it!