Brain Test Level 248 Walkthrough & Answer
Level 248★★★★★
Guide by LevelWalks
When I ran through Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles myself, Level 248 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 248:** Move 2 matches to create 7 squares
## Answer
Rearrange the matches from the 5-square grid to create a pattern with 7 squares of varying sizes.
## Step-by-Step Walkthrough
A matchstick grid shows 5 squares. Moving 2 matches can create 2 additional overlapping squares if positioned to form new corners. Think about creating squares at different scales — small ones AND larger compound ones.
Here is exactly how to solve Brain Test Level 248:
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 about creating squares at multiple sizes — small squares can overlap to form larger ones.
4. If you are stuck, remember that Brain Test rewards lateral thinking over logical answers.
## Why It's Tricky
Fixed-scale thinking limits you to squares of one size. Moving matches to create overlapping boundaries generates squares at multiple scales. The insight is that a single match can serve as a boundary for multiple squares simultaneously.
## 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 248:
- Overthinking a simple puzzle — sometimes the answer is literally what the question says, with no trick at all.
- Not trying to drag or resize on-screen elements, including text, images, and answer options.
- Missing that Brain Test sometimes reuses a trick from an earlier level with a slight variation.
Tips
- Look at negative space, shadows, and object arrangements for hidden patterns.
- Scroll or drag the screen to check for hidden elements beyond the visible area.
- Remember: Brain Test Level 248 has a difficulty rating of 4/5 — it requires advanced lateral thinking.
FAQ
- How do I solve Brain Test Level 248?
- Rearrange the matches from the 5-square grid to create a pattern with 7 squares of varying sizes. 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 248 so hard?
- Brain Test Level 248 ("Move 2 matches to create 7 squares") tricks players by using misdirection. Fixed-scale thinking limits you to squares of one size.
