An IQ test for you: can you solve it?

We love these little challenges that awaken the mind in two minutes flat… and this one might just surprise you! Imagine a simple, almost childlike scene, but where every detail counts: a slope, a seesaw, some rocks, and five people named A to E. Just one question, though: if E sets the action in motion, who gets into trouble first? Take a deep breath… and let’s play together.

Why These Puzzles Stimulate Your Mind

It’s often thought that only puzzles or Sudoku improve attention. In reality, visual puzzles call upon a range of useful skills: keen observation, logic, anticipation, and even a little intuition. By searching for the right sequence of events, you train your brain to see consequences before they occur—a valuable skill in everyday life, whether you’re organizing your schedule or preparing a stress-free meal.

The challenge in one image (without revealing the solution)
The scene: E is about to push a rock that can roll down a slope. At the bottom, D is stuck, only his head sticking out. Next to it, a tilting board supports another rock on one side; under the other raised end, C is lying down. Further away, B and A are watching. The trick? Ignore the scenery that disrupts the view and concentrate on the axis of the slope, the balance of the board and the expected behavior of the rocks.

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