THIS is the fun festive puzzle that challenges you to spot the naughty elf amongst the Christmas village scene.
Everyone can see the Christmas villagers, but only those with 20/20 vision and a high IQ can spot the elf in 11 seconds.
As we push on through the Christmas month, this puzzle is perfect to get you warmed up into the festive spirit.
It might remind you of white Christmases as a child when all the neighbours got together to play in the snow.
The villagers in this scene are up to all sorts!
Some are speeding down hills on sleds and others are building some impressive looking snowmen.
There is even a frozen lake – and people are taking the opportunity to skate across it.
…or perhaps this doesn’t remind you of your own Christmases, because a white Christmas just never seems to happen.
Usually we are treated instead to the sight of drizzle and grey clouds.
But at least the folk in this picture are enjoying themselves.
We can only hope to be so lucky this year.
Scan the snowy village carefully and see if you can spot the naughty Christmas elf.
If you’re struggling, try zooming in on the picture.
It’s a tricky one, so don’t worry if you haven’t got it yet.
Some useful information about our elf: he likes hiding behind things.
(Particularly green, tree-shaped things).
Only those with perfect eye sight and a lightening fast brain will solve this in under 11 seconds.
But that is a rare combination of gifts – it will take most people much longer.
Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.
Some benefits include:
Psychologists at The University of Glasgow found that staring at an optical illusion can improve eye sight by allowing you to see small print.
Escape London says puzzles can also give your mind a great workout and may “boost your brain’s activity” which “reduces the risk of dementia.”
These can help to stimulate several parts of the brain at the same time.
Tasks like this can also provide people with a productive way to have fun and relax.
Have you found the cheeky elf?
If you’re still struggling, we’ve included the solution below.
And why not try these extra puzzles if you enjoyed this one?
The answers are at the bottom of the page.
