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Dad Riddles

Tap for a dad riddle, with the answer ready when the guessing stalls.

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I am white, cold, and the reason dad says 'I told you to bring a coat'. What am I? Snow.

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A dad riddle takes the question-and-answer shape of a classic riddle and swaps the thoughtful answer for a pun or a household joke. You get lines about the only room you can eat, the kitchen clock that has no idea what time you got in, and the hill that was called a gentle stroll.

Use them as a guessing game instead of a reading list. Read the question out loud, hold up one finger to signal one guess each, and go around the table. Wrong guesses are half the fun, so accept every answer before revealing the real one. It also works on road trips, where the guesses fill the miles.

The riddles come in two kinds: object riddles with a hidden answer such as a sponge or a towel, and household riddles where the answer is Dad himself. Start with an object riddle to warm the group up, since people can solve those, and save the household ones for the end, where the groan is the point.

Dad Riddles FAQ

How is a dad riddle different from a regular riddle?

A regular riddle has a logical answer you can work out. A dad riddle ends on a pun or a household observation, so guessing correctly is rare and the groan is the reward.

How do I run a guessing round with a group?

Give each person one guess, go around the table, then reveal. Keep score only if you want a winner; most groups play for the reaction.

Are these riddles good for road trips?

Yes. They need no props, and the questions are short enough to say while driving. Passengers can take turns reading the next one from a phone.

What is a good first riddle for a group?

The mush-room riddle. The answer is one word, it has a real logic to it, and most people get it within a few guesses, which sets a friendly tone for the harder ones.