Optical illusions are fascinating visual phenomena that trick our brains into seeing something different from reality.
They play with our perception, causing us to see things that aren’t there or interpret images in unexpected ways.
A new optical illusion is baffling puzzle lovers, as it challenges them to spot two hidden cash totals within a distorted, wavy design.
Created by the UK’s biggest bingo site, tombola, this brainteaser has even the most eagle-eyed individuals scratching their heads in confusion.
Inspired by tombola’s partnership with ITV’s popular game show Deal or No Deal, asks readers to find the mystery cash sums embedded in the image.
It takes the average person over 52 seconds to spot both hidden prizes, but two in five people have admitted to giving up entirely, according to tombola.
So, how good is your eye sight and what can you see hidden among those swirls?
If you look carefully at the top half of the image, you’ll spot a pound sign just above the swirling lines in the center and you find that pound sign, follow the next few digits and you’ll reveal £250.
The second hidden cash value is slightly more challenging.
The easiest way to uncover it is by focusing on the center of the image and tracing the spirals downward and you should be able to notice a slight twist in the lines that uncovers the number 5.
From there, move left, where you’ll spot a large pound sign, and on the right side of the 5, you’ll find the number 0, cleverly concealed at the edge of the image and you should be able to see the £50—bringing the total hidden value to £300!
Optical illusions like this aren’t just fun and entertaining to decode; they can reveal fascinating things about our perception and even offer insight into our personality.
Studies suggest that the way we interpret these images can reflect whether we’re more right or left-brained.
Left-brained thinkers are typically more analytical, organised, and detail-oriented, while those who lean toward the right side of the brain are often more creative, intuitive, and skilled in artistic pursuits.
