A riddle can be a challenge or mental game.
A riddle is a riddle or enigma that is proposed as a pastime . The term is also used to refer to something that is very complicated or problematic ( "Violence is a riddle without an answer for the current government" ).
In general, it is possible to distinguish between logic puzzles and riddles . The first are games where the solution to the enigma is accessible through reasoning and intuition; It is a form of entertainment that does not depend on prior knowledge, but on a mental exercise to read between the lines of the data offered in the description. Riddles , on the other hand, are usually aimed at children and present statements in rhyme form ; These are simple puzzles that allow you to learn words in an enjoyable way.
The logical puzzles
Returning to riddles, they must be based on logical or mathematical principles, although this does not prevent the solution from revealing a funny or absurd twist, which adds humor to the satisfaction of having found the answer. The most common thing is to state a situation that at first glance seems impossible or unrealistic, and to ask the listener for an explanation; The most common elements in this type of puzzle are the speed, weight or dimensions of beings or objects that undergo physically implausible experiences.
Participants must prevent irrelevant details from diverting their attention, since generally the answer lies in semantic tricks or in everything that is not said. It is worth mentioning that the rules prevent players from asking for more information, and this usually generates a lot of tension in those who cannot relax and see beyond the surface; It is not a diversion for extremely capable people, but rather it encourages analysis and creativity.
On the other hand, there are logical puzzles that present little data, insufficient to find the solution, and participants have the right to ask as many questions as they want, as long as they are logical (either yes or no ). In this case, contrary to that described above, it is imperative that it is not possible to find the answer using only the power of deduction; In general, very specific data, such as numerical values that are essential to solve the puzzle, are omitted or partially exposed.
Riddles are enigmas that can be solved using logic.
The cultural influence
It is very interesting to note that riddles are based on the fact that most people from the same culture receive information in a similar way, using "shortcuts" to avoid exhaustive analysis of it, so they ignore a large amount of information. details, which are often the key to finding the solution.
For example, if someone begins to tell a story in which they describe a group of people sitting in a circle, listeners will assume that everyone is facing the center; or if it is said that an individual fed a dog, no one will think that the animal was on a chair and in front of a table.
The Riddler, Batman's enemy
On the other hand, The Riddler (also known as Riddler or, in English, Riddler ) is a fictional character created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang in 1948 . He is one of Batman 's many enemies, like The Joker or The Penguin .
In addition to wearing a green suit that displays a question mark, The Riddler is known for confusing Batman and investigators with riddles and riddles while committing his crimes. This villain puts his victims in front of complex riddles: if they manage to solve them, they are saved.
The Riddler was played by actor Frank Gorshin in the 1960s and by Jim Carrey in the film Batman Forever , released in 1995 and directed by Joel Schumacher .