The correct answer: 16 eggs
If you look closely and count each visible egg – whether shown in whole or in part – you will find exactly 16 eggs.
Nothing more. Nothing less.
Some are stacked, others slightly hidden, but all are at least partially visible in the image. That’s the trick: the problem is not how many eggs there are in the pyramid, but how many you can see.
Why so many people are wrong
This is a classic visual puzzle designed to confuse with guesswork. Many fall into the trap of overthinking and trying to guess the full 3D structure of the pyramid.
But as with any good riddle, the answer lies in the attention paid to the exact wording.
Final Thoughts
If you answered 16 , you have a keen eye and a great attention to detail. If you’ve guessed based on what “should” be there, don’t worry: it’s a common mistake.
This puzzle is a fun reminder that sometimes it’s harder to see what’s right in front of you than it seems.
