Spot the Hidden Gift in This Valentine’s Day Brainteaser

Whether you like to express your love through flowers, chocolates, or poetry written on pink construction paper, gifts are a major part of Valentine’s Day. If you’re still shopping for your sweetheart, study this brainteaser for some last-minute inspiration. Tucked among the hearts, cards, and candies is a secret gift box wrapped in a bow. Get into the romantic spirit by challenging yourself to spot the hidden image. 

Getting Personal released this visual puzzle ahead of Valentine’s Day. The image features a bow-and-arrow-wielding Cupid, heart-shaped balloons, chocolate-covered strawberries, two glasses of champagne, and an overflowing candy jar labeled “To my Valentine.” Whoever set up the display also hid a surprise gift for their Valentine; look closely for a tiny box wrapped in heart-printed wrapping paper with a red ribbon. 

According to the online store that made the puzzle, it takes the average person 1 minute and 50 seconds to find the hidden present. Only the top 5 percent of people were able to identify the object in 10 seconds or less. Set a timer and see if you can beat that time. If not, you can still challenge yourself to do better than average by spotting it under 2 minutes. 

Still struggling to find the present after a couple minutes of searching? You can find the solution to the brainteaser in the picture at the bottom of the article. Here’s hoping you have an easier time finding a gift for the special someone in your life before Valentine’s Day this year.