Brainteasers are a great way of keeping the brain ticking and working out its neurological muscles. There are three main categories – observational, analytical and mathematical
Only people with brilliant brains can pick out five sandcastles from this image in a rapid 15 seconds.
Brainteasers are a great way of keeping the brain ticking and act as a way of working out its neurological muscles. The puzzles fall into three main categories – observational, analytical and mathematical. Math-related brainteasers are usually maths-based puzzles, while brainteasers that use the analytical mind are complex written riddles.
Both types ask the viewer to solve the issues as quickly as possible. The brainteaser above is observational, which calls on the viewer to cast their eyes over an image to pick out the anomaly or anomalies. This one from Spin Genie UK starts with a complex image and asks you to find the five castles hidden among this busy beach scene. To solve this brainteaser, you must scan the image from top to bottom and find the sandcastles as quickly as possible. The time limit suggested is a mere 15 seconds.
Did you manage to spot them in the time frame? If not, take a look below – we’ve provided another image with the answers circled. A hint is that the sandcastles are dotted all over the image. They may be under trees, close to other seaside paraphernalia like spades and surfboards, or next to beachgoers.
These puzzles are a great way of stimulating the neurological pathways in your brain, and help to exercise it like jogging or swimming helps the muscles of the arms and legs. Experts believe these exercises can help contribute to a happier and healthier mind – and some even say it helps to prevent one from developing a degenerative neurological condition. That doesn’t mean they can stop someone developing dementia, but they can help keep your mind sharper for a little longer.