Tips and strategy

• Begin with any clue that names a person and an item directly. That gives you a certain fact to build on right away.
• Treat negative clues as eliminations. Knowing someone does not own or drink something removes it from their options.
• Chain the clues together. When one clue links a drink to a pet, learning the drink immediately tells you about the pet as well.
• Remember each pet and each drink is used exactly once, so as options are claimed the remaining people have fewer choices.
• Read each clue again after every deduction, because a clue that seemed vague at first can become decisive once one assignment is fixed.

What it exercises

This puzzle exercises deductive reasoning, careful reading and the discipline of eliminating possibilities one by one. Holding several constraints in mind at once and testing them against a tentative answer is the core of logical problem solving and clear, orderly thinking.

Frequently asked questions

How do you solve Einstein's Logic Grid?

Read every clue, then choose a pet and a drink for each person using the drop-down menus. Press Check Answer to see whether your assignment satisfies all the clues.

Does every pet and drink have to be used?

Yes, each pet and each drink belongs to exactly one person. The game will remind you if you have used the same item twice.

What if my answer is wrong?

The game tells you the assignment contradicts at least one clue. Re-read the clues, adjust a pick or two and check again, or use the reveal button if you want the solution.