It’s obvious where the boxes are, but only a mastermind can spot the hidden key among them in under 9 seconds
THE seek-and-find puzzle will have you scratching your head wondering where the hidden key is – but only those with 20/20 vision will be able to solve it.
Everyone can see the boxes but only a true mastermind will be able to spot the hidden key in under 9 seconds.
In this latest brainteaser, a set of boxes of varying sizes are set up against a navy blue backdrop.
However, the key is nowhere to be seen.
But only a true mastermind will be able to find the key hidden in the sea of beige boxes.
It might seem a bit daunting at first, but the key is to carefully examine each section of the scene.
Be quick, the clock is ticking!
Scroll down to reveal the answer if you’re still stumped.
Meanwhile, why not try some other optical illusions while you scroll?
Test your brain power and solve the questions in this test to reveal if you have a high IQ.
Picture puzzles are a form of brain teaser that tests the reader’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?
ENGAGING in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.
Optical illusions make a little bit more sense when you learn that our eyes have very little to do with what we see and it is our brains that play the key role in creating images and trying to protect us from the potential threats around us.
Our brain is constantly trying to make sense of the world at the quickest pace it can despite the world being in 3D and the images on our retinas being in 2D.
It can be really difficult for your brain to interpret everything at once so it will often take shortcuts and give you a simplified version of what you see so you can have quicker reaction times if the object you’re looking at looks dangerous.
When you look at an object what you’re really seeing is the light that bounced off of it and entered your eye, which is converted into electrical impulses that your brain then turns into an image.
Our brains can warp straight lines if an object in the middle of them looks like it’s drawing closer as it wants to emphasize the potential threat.
Different colours and light and dark can make the same-sized objects look different or make patterned images look like they’re spinning.
Some benefits include:
- Cognitive stimulation: These activities challenge the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.
- Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function.
- Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes.
- Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus.
- Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief.
These challenges have the potential to boost intelligence and improve concentration.
If you find this challenge too easy, or enjoy testing your brain, have a look at our other optical illusions.
To make things harder, try figuring out what’s wrong with this image of smiling women as you count their legs in 11 seconds.
Or you might want to prove you have a 20/20 vision as you search for a strawberry in this carnival scene.
Psychologists at The University of Glasgow found that staring at an optical illusion can improve eye sight by allowing you to see small print.
Escape London says puzzles can also give your mind a great workout and may “boost your brain’s activity” which “reduces the risk of dementia.”
Still can’t find the key?
Here’s a handy hint to help you out: They key can be found in the lower right hand side of the image.
Time’s up! Did you find it?
Congratulations if you were able to spot the hidden key.
If not, we’ve circled the solution down below.
Keep your brain engaged and have a go at our three other illusions.