THEY’RE part and parcel of Halloween.
And while you’ll be hard pushed not to find sweets on every doorstep on the spooky holiday, it’s a trickier challenge to spot the single candy in this Halloween brainteaser.
The spooky graveyard image is leaving people baffled, with the repetitive patterns, similar colour palettes and illustrations making things even harder.
If you’re struggling to find the answer within two minutes – the minimum amount of time it’s expected it will take to solve the puzzle, even for the sharpest eyes – then there are some steps you can take to make it easier.
Firstly, break the picture down into four sections and start searching each area slowly.
You won’t find it in the top two halves.
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And it’s also not in the bottom right section.
In fact, it’s hidden somewhere in the bottom left.
If you still can’t find the sweet, scroll down to see the answer.
“On average, a well-constructed brainteaser like this typically takes anywhere from two minutes to seven minutes to solve,” a spokesperson for greeting card marketplace thortful, who created the brainteaser, said.
“However, what makes this puzzle particularly tricky is the repetition throughout, which can easily have puzzlers double-guessing themselves.”
Certain brainteasers and optical illusions, particularly those that involve patterns or sequences, can help strengthen both short-term and long-term memory.
By working through puzzles on a regular basis, you will actively engage the brain’s memory systems and directly improve your future attempts at visual challenges.
Many brainteasers require challengers thinking outside the box.
This improves creative problem-solving skills by encouraging the brain to come up with innovative solutions.
If you’re looking for another challenge, this clever puzzle asks you to find the playing card suits that are the wrong colour.
Using puzzles as a pre-sleep ritual
Dreams’ Sleep Expert, Sammy Margo, has shareed her expert advice on using brainteasers and optical illusions as pre-sleep rituals.
- Puzzle ‘pairing’ with scent
“Lightly scenting your space with lavender, chamomile or other scents while you puzzle creates a sensory link which your brain will start to associate with rest. Over time, the combination of the puzzle and calming scents may become a sleep cue in itself.”
- Try the ‘reverse puzzle trick’
“Instead of working towards completing a crossword or sudoku, deliberately stop just short of finishing. Leaving that last word or number undone, may trick the brain into feeling closure without over-engaging, avoiding the frustration that can keep you up.”
- Double it up with doodling
“If puzzles aren’t your thing, try doodling alongside them. The repetitive hand movements are soothing and combining it with a puzzle engages both logic and creativity – a surprisingly powerful wind-down for the brain.”
- Use mini puzzles as a ‘thought swap’
“Keep a pocket-sized puzzle book by your bed. When intrusive thoughts creep in at 2am, swap them for a quick and easy puzzle. It’s a gentle distraction that redirects your focus away from anxiety and back towards sleep.”
And only those with the eyes of a hawk will be able to spot the two odd items out in this summer themed brainteaser.
Festival fans are challenged to spot the drummer hidden in this festival scene.
And finally, jewellery fans are urged to locate the diamond ring hidden at the beach in this summer puzzle.
