We have one of the trickiest observational challenges for you to solve today. It may look like a simple picture, but it’s confusing everyone who looks at it! In fact, only 10% of those who attempt to solve this puzzle can do it correctly! Will you be one of those geniuses who get it right? Let’s find out!
Your Brain Will Thank You
Did you know that trying to solve observational puzzles like this one from Brightside may be good for your brain? In fact, you don’t even need to get them right to enjoy all the ways these games can help. Just by trying to get your brain to see things differently, or to notice the small things you would normally miss, you activate all kinds of rewards in your brain.
Games can improve visual recognition, with many memory games based on spotting differences, or linking two related images. This improves visual discrimination.
Whether that’s spot the difference, simple pairing games using playing cards, or even doing a crossword. They all require the players to use their memory to complete the game. And in doing so, users are developing their key skills.
Curious World
Playing observational games is one of the best forms of mental workout. It helps in improving time management skills of the player to enhance their judgment and analytical skills. As per studies, it has been found that people who play card games are a lot less stressed. The cortisol level could be lowered by almost 17 per cent in people who play such games.
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So, if you are ready to boost your brainpower and try out today’s game, scroll down!
Can You Solve This Visual Challenge?
The truth is, 9 out of 10 people can’t seem to get the answer right on this challenge. Hopefully, you will be one of those who pay attention to the small details and get the correct solution. Ready to see how you do?
All you have to do is count the number of people in this image below. It sounds easy enough, right? Well, keep in mind you only have 30 seconds to find the correct answer. Start your timer now, and good luck!
How Many People are in this Image?
So, how many people are in this picture above? Pay attention to all the details, and you may come up with the right answer. Remember, time is running out, so, hurry!
How are you doing so far? Time is almost up! Did you manage to count all of the people in the picture? If you are ready to find out if you got the answer right, or wrong, scroll down. We will reveal the solution to the puzzle, and explain the reasoning behind the answer.
Solution
Well, what answer did you come up with? If you guessed 11, sorry, but that is incorrect. There are less than 11 people in the image. Paintings or portraits are not living people, so, they don’t count.
Did you guess 5 people? Well, that is also incorrect. There are more than 5 people in this image. Somewhere, there is a person hiding in a painting.
So, this makes the correct answer 6. There are 6 people in this image. Here is the solution if you need a visual aid to assist:
So, did you get the right answer? If so, well done! If you need some more practice with visual puzzles, why not try these out below?
