Tricky brain teaser challenges pumpkin spice latte fans to find hidden drink

28 September 2023 , 06:00

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Can your eyes focus enough to find the pumpkin spice latte? (full image below) (Image: Slingo)

Are you a fan of brain teasers and everything autumn? We've got just the puzzle for you.

Brain teasers aren't just a good way to pass the time during the cold autumn evenings, but they are also good for your cognitive health. Completing challenging puzzles, brain teasers and optical illusions can help improve your cognitive function, boost productiveness and memory.

This latest autumnal-themed brain teaser is sure to give you a big challenge - while also make you crave a pumpkin spice latte - we're sorry! The puzzle was put together by Malta-based gaming experts Slingo, and challenges you to find the hidden themed hot drink.

Do you see it? (Slingo)

It might not sound too tricky, but finding the pumpkin spice latte among a sea of normal lattes is no easy feat. According to the creators, it takes most people (80%) around 30 seconds to find it - so can you beat that time?

It means 20% of people are still left scratching their heads after 30 seconds, so it might not be as easy as you first think. The picture is jam-packed with normal lattes, so your eyes might be tempted to glance straight past the pumpkin spice hot drink.

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Could you find it? Don't worry if not, you're not the only one whose eyes is playing tricks on them. If you're still stuck, here's a hint - take a look to the right, about three quarters of the way down. Look below and you'll find the location of the pumpkin spice latte.

Here it is! (Slingo)

The giveaway is the tiny pumpkin logo on the cup - so you can be forgiven for not spotting it! Up for another challenge? This brain teaser, shared by FreshersLive, asks you to find the hidden number 8694, which is buried in a sea of number 8994 - a number which looks very similar, making it tricky to spot instantly.

In this similar, but words-based challenge, you're asked to find the word 'play' buried within a sequence of the word 'pray' - and it's harder than it looks. If you fancy your luck at another, why not see if you can spot the letter F in a sea of E's in just 18 seconds?

Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz