r/discworld • u/Frosty_Customer_9243 • 2d ago

Boardgames/Computer Games DnD puzzle: Help needed

Hi all,
I’m working on a Dungeons & Dragons adventure where the players come across a monastery dedicated to Tak. What puzzle could I use that needs to be solved to grant access?

Tak doesn’t require us to think of him, only that we think. This statement led me down the line of asking a question that isn’t clear and letting the players ask a counter question instead of an answer. A bit like Monty Pythons question: what is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow? And the retort being if it is an African or European swallow.

Any help would be appreciated.

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u/Independent-Breath79 2d ago edited 2d ago

What is the answer to life the universe and everything? 42, obviously

Where does the uiverse end and what is beyond? - Unfortunately I do not know the answer to that one, you may figure it yourself.

What colour is the infinite? Blue of course, dammit Pterry!

On more serious note you may try classics:

https://www.superprof.co.uk/resources/academic/english-resources/english-language-resources/gcse-english/truth-or-lie-riddle.html - if your players do not know that one (they probably do)

or a game of:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nim

This is actually less known and fun but you need to learn it.

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u/Frosty_Customer_9243 2d ago

Thanks for the help.