Do you think you have a good eye for details? If so, I have a fun challenge for you! I really enjoy optical illusions, brainteasers, and tricky puzzles, but I have to say—this one is quite tricky! It’s said that only 2% of people can find the missing pipe on their first attempt. Do you think you can do it? Let’s see!

The Scene: A Man, a Bench, and a Missing Pipe

In the picture below, there’s an elderly man happily sitting on a bench in front of his warm and inviting house. The scene is really calm, but there’s a little issue: his favorite pipe is nowhere to be found! He’s so focused on reading his newspaper that he hasn’t realized it’s missing. Can you help him locate it in just one minute?

Our older friend is wearing a cool red shirt that has some fancy designs on it, along with brown pants that have stripes. He has his walking cane resting next to him, and there are vines wrapping around the bench, making it look even nicer. But where could his pipe be? Is it stuck in the plants or maybe blending in with the house behind him?

Take a Close Look – The Pipe Is There!

Examine the scene closely one more time before you scroll down to see the answer. Is it possible that the pipe is hidden right in front of you? Look closely at his stuff—you might discover something unexpected.

Are you excited for the big reveal? It turns out that what looks like the top of the man’s walking stick is really his lost pipe, cleverly hidden in the cane’s design! Isn’t that sneaky?

If you found it, awesome job—you’re one of the few who noticed! If you didn’t, that’s okay; this puzzle is designed to be tough.

No matter what, make sure to show this challenge to your friends and find out if they can discover the hidden pipe as fast as you did (or didn’t)!