Brain Test Level 161 Walkthrough & Answer
Level 161★★★★★
Guide by LevelWalks
When I ran through Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles myself, Level 161 was one of the puzzles where I had to put the phone down and think for longer than I wanted to admit. The walkthrough below is what I worked out, plus the reason the trick works.
## Question
**Brain Test Level 161:** The password is the number of circles on screen
## Answer
Count ALL circles — don't forget the letter O's in the question text, the colon dots, and the circular button shapes.
## Step-by-Step Walkthrough
This puzzle requires obsessive counting. Beyond the obvious circles drawn on screen, count: the letter O in any words, period dots, the circular shapes of buttons, and any other round elements. Enter the total count as the password.
Here is exactly how to solve Brain Test Level 161:
1. Read the question carefully — Brain Test loves wordplay and misdirection.
2. Look at every element on screen, including the question text itself.
3. Count every circular element including letters O, dots in colons, and button shapes.
4. If you are stuck, remember that Brain Test rewards lateral thinking over logical answers.
## Why It's Tricky
Selective attention filtering causes you to only count 'intended' circles while ignoring incidental round shapes. Brain Test considers EVERYTHING on screen as part of the puzzle, breaking the assumed boundary between content and UI.
## Why This Level Is Tricky
For difficulty 4, expand your toolkit: try shaking the device, using the volume rocker, covering the camera, or pressing the home button area. Also try dragging seemingly static elements like the level number, score display, or hint button. Brain Test treats everything on screen as a potential puzzle piece at this tier. Late-game levels (151-300) frequently require device interaction — tilting your phone, using multiple fingers, shaking the device, or manipulating screen elements outside the puzzle area. Think beyond the touchscreen for these multi-step solutions.
## Common Mistakes
Players frequently make these errors on Level 161:
- Applying real-world logic to a puzzle that rewards absurd lateral thinking.
- Overlooking small UI elements like the level counter, hint button, or settings icon, which sometimes play a role in the solution.
- Assuming the puzzle has only one interactive element when multiple objects might need to be combined.
Tips
- Check if the question is about numerical value or visual appearance of digits.
- Consider different number systems: Roman numerals, binary, or bases other than 10.
- Remember: Brain Test Level 161 has a difficulty rating of 4/5 — it requires advanced lateral thinking.
FAQ
- How do I solve Brain Test Level 161?
- Count ALL circles — don't forget the letter O's in the question text, the colon dots, and the circular button shapes. This is one of the trickiest puzzles in Brain Test because it requires you to think outside the box rather than using straightforward logic.
- Why is Brain Test Level 161 so hard?
- Brain Test Level 161 ("The password is the number of circles on screen") tricks players by using misdirection. Selective attention filtering causes you to only count 'intended' circles while ignoring incidental round shapes.
