Brain Test Level 187 Walkthrough & Answer
Level 187★★★★★
Guide by LevelWalks
When I ran through Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles myself, Level 187 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 187:** Remove exactly 6 matches to make 10
## Answer
Remove 6 matches from the matchstick arrangement to leave only the Roman numeral X (which is 10).
## Step-by-Step Walkthrough
A matchstick arrangement spells something or forms a number. Remove 6 specific matches so the remaining ones form 'X' — the Roman numeral for 10. Count the matches in X (2 matches forming an X shape) and work backward.
Here is exactly how to solve Brain Test Level 187:
1. Read the question carefully — Brain Test loves wordplay and misdirection.
2. Look at every element on screen, including the question text itself.
3. Think Roman numerals — remove matches until only an X shape remains, representing 10.
4. If you are stuck, remember that Brain Test rewards lateral thinking over logical answers.
## Why It's Tricky
Arabic numeral fixation once again. The digit 10 requires 5 matchsticks minimum, but 'X' requires only 2. Switching numeral systems dramatically changes which matches to remove. Roman numerals are a recurring Brain Test theme.
## Why This Level Is Tricky
You're in the advanced zone now. These levels frustrate even veteran Brain Test players, so getting stuck is completely normal. The key insight for difficulty 4 is that the answer often involves doing something the game hasn't explicitly asked you to do. Think about what's possible, not just what's prompted. 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 187:
- Fixating on the visual scene and ignoring the question text, which often contains the key wordplay or clue.
- Trying the same approach repeatedly instead of testing a completely different interaction method.
- Forgetting that some levels require physical phone actions — shake, tilt, rotate, or cover the camera.
Tips
- Don't trust your first arithmetic instinct — Brain Test loves number misdirection.
- Check if the question is about numerical value or visual appearance of digits.
- Remember: Brain Test Level 187 has a difficulty rating of 4/5 — it requires advanced lateral thinking.
FAQ
- How do I solve Brain Test Level 187?
- Remove 6 matches from the matchstick arrangement to leave only the Roman numeral X (which is 10). 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 187 so hard?
- Brain Test Level 187 ("Remove exactly 6 matches to make 10") tricks players by using misdirection. Arabic numeral fixation once again.
