When you slow down and count every distinct circle, the picture changes. There is one large outer circle, four medium inner circles, and eight small circles hidden inside those four. Once you separate them properly, the total becomes clear.
The correct answer is 13 circles.
If you didn’t get it on the first try, you’re not alone. This puzzle isn’t about intelligence — it’s about attention. It shows how easily the brain fills in gaps and how much changes when you force yourself to look twice.
