How Many Umbrellas Can You See? This Tricky Puzzle Is Stumping Thousands Online

Middle Row

1. First umbrella
2. Second umbrella
3. Third umbrella
4. Fourth umbrella

Total: 4

Bottom Row

1. First umbrella
2. Second umbrella
3. Third umbrella
4. Fourth umbrella

Total: 4

Adding them together:

4 + 4 + 4 = 12 umbrellas

Many people stop here and confidently answer 12.

Unfortunately, that’s not the complete answer.

The trick lies in the fact that several umbrellas contain smaller umbrellas hidden inside them.

These miniature umbrellas are easy to miss because they blend into the larger designs.

Let’s inspect each suspicious umbrella.

Hidden Umbrellas in the Top Left

The very first umbrella in the top row actually contains a smaller umbrella drawn inside it.

So instead of counting:

• 1 umbrella

You should count:

• 1 large umbrella
• 1 hidden umbrella