IF you think you’re an top athlete then try and spot the misplaced Christmas bauble that has been mixed up with a bunch of balls.
This challenging optical illusion with a sports theme is quite difficult and can only be successfully deciphered by individuals with a high IQ and perfect vision. The hidden decoration within this illusion can be spotted in less than 11 seconds by only a select few.
The picture shows a huge pack of sports balls and paddles all bundled on top of each other and left in a pile – but one isn’t quite like the others.
Hidden deep within the basketballs, footballs and even the odd table tennis bat sits a singular white Christmas bauble.
It is almost impossible to spot due to its sneaky placement and expert camouflage – as well as it being so much smaller than the rest.
Spotting a singular mistake within a sea of almost identical objects is one of the toughest tasks in optical illusions as its never quite where you expect.
This illusion is made especially difficult as the scene is so busy with so many different types of ball-shaped objects.
Another clever ploy to throw off those seasoned puzzlers is the use of colours and shapes.
Despite it appearing at first like there can’t be a bauble anywhere in the picture there definitely is one hiding.
Some of the balls are angled to one side or even laid on top of each other meaning they block off part of the bauble.
This makes it tricky to keep up with where you have and haven’t already looked.
Many people will hopefully be able to spot the bauble within seconds.
But as the clock ticks down and the pressure ramps up many of us will begin to lose our athletic ability and end up in a race to find the mistake.
Luckily these puzzles are super fun to try out with friends and can be a great conversation starter.
In this particular piece, people with a high visual IQ should be able to spot the wrong ball within the 11 seconds and leave themselves enough time to enjoy the rest of the image.
But even those who can’t can still be proud of themselves as the optical illusion is one of our toughest yet.
This clever brainteaser was shared online by optical illusion legends Betway.
If you still can’t quite spot the missing ball then here’s a huge clue before we reveal the answer.
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.
Some benefits include:
- Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges 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.
The bauble is next to a tennis ball.
As you scroll, why not try other optical illusions?
Have a go at these brainteasers to test your ability to spot things at speed.
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.
Lastly, puzzle fanatics have been left scratching their heads trying to find the lost feather in just 12 seconds.
Keep your brain engaged and have a go at our three other illusions below.
