Detective Brody questioned four people who claimed they were playing a board game together when the jewels vanished. Brody asked what token each person used. Player A said the top hat. Player B said the racecar. Player C said the thimble. Player D said the bowling ball. Brody arrested Player D. Why?
The bowling ball is not a standard token for that board game
Player D named an object that doesn't exist in the classic game they claimed to be playing, exposing their lie.
About this riddle
Detective riddles are tiny mysteries. Look for the detail in the story that does not fit; it is usually the clue that solves the case.
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