Questions tagged [visual]

A puzzle that incorporates a visual component like pictures, diagrams, drawings, etc. Do not use this tag for puzzles that discuss geometric objects without displaying them.

Visual puzzles consist primarily of diagrams and pictures. Visual puzzles can be :

If you find that your puzzle revolves predominantly around some visual graphic or component that is central to the puzzle, then this tag is likely one you should use. Do not use this tag for puzzles that discuss geometric or other hypothetical objects without displaying them.

As a rule of thumb: If the question involves a visual (the solver has to look at an image or graphic of some sort), this tag is probably appropriate. If the answer requires a visual representation, but the question does not, then don't use this tag.

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A Missing Symbol for This Logo

What symbol should I put in the center to complete this logo?
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What number is hidden in this card?

The puzzle below is part of a Puzzle Crime Story I have started on my website, but will skip the details here (you can see other puzzles from the series here and here). In short, you have the following rectangular card which has the word "SIN"…
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What's wrong with this picture?

This is a nice picture, so what's wrong with it?
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You have 13 minutes to unlock this safe

I want to share one more chapter of the puzzle crime story I make for my website. All of the information for solving this puzzle is contained in the text and the image below. As usual, any feedback will be highly appreciated. Thanks! In the moment…
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The Thirteenth Arrow

The mysterious man motioned Walter into a small room. "Here", he said, "is where we test how smart our applicants are." Walter died inside. He had been told that the applications were tough - after all, being part of first contact with another…
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This is not an IQ test question

This is not from any IQ test. You should get the answer right away, I think. What replaces the question mark? There are three choices. Please explain your answer.
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Perplexing Fireworks

In the Perfectly Pixelated Puzzling Plaza, some people were setting off fireworks. Being the puzzling fellows that they are, they couldn't bear to just set off fireworks for the sheer enjoyment of it (who would want that?). So they decided to hide a…
Tryth
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Treasure hunting with grandpa's old map

Back when you were a kid, your parents always told you and your brother the family legend about your grandfather's hidden treasure. It was quite a good story, and there was even an ancient map and a letter to support that the crazy man really did…
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Forgotten Pin 1

I have forgotten my 6 digit pin code again! My fish are always trying to tell me something but I can’t figure out was they are trying to tell me. Please help me find my pin code!
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Dragons and gems

Separate dragons from gems in each grid using as few straight lines as possible.  Each line should go all the way through the grid. The answer to the puzzle is one word.
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Find the number code in the picture

This puzzle belongs to the puzzle series: hyper-modern art The two friends in the gallery of hyper-modern art are moving on to the next room. "My head still aches from the colourful pixels under this microscope. Could we take a little rest…
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A treasure hunt for the magic artefact

Somewhere in a magical land a small golden chest is delivered by an white eagle to a soon-to-be heroine. She opens it with shaky hands, knowing what it means that this gift has been delivered to her. Indeed, the first thing which falls out is a…
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One Ring to rule them all

Gollum is focused on his new ring. There is magic inside, he can feel it. A beautiful black ring with some golden symbols. He wants to know the power of this jewel but he can't wait to go back home to use an elvish dictionary. Can you help him find…
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How I'm paying off my student loans

I've got this QR code that is very important to me, but my stupid cousin was carrying it around with him and dropped and broke it. He tried to hide this from me using tape and Elmer's glue and got it back together, but it doesn't work now. Can…
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The effect of living backwards

Can you find the seven differences in the reflected (right-side) picture? Engraving credit: John Tenniel CLICK TO ENLARGE "That's the effect of living backwards," the Queen said kindly: "it always makes one a little giddy at first--"
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