The secret to this puzzle is quite simple, once you realize that you must think differently about the word, “squares”.

You were given one minute to count all the squares on the back of the card. On initial examination, many people think that there are 16, as that is how many small 1x1 squares there are inside the box. However, the box is also a square, making 17. Was this your guess? Scroll down for the answer. . .

 

 




 

Did you 20 or 21? Perhaps you counted the four 2x2 squares in the corners. You’re getting closer, but think a bit more. Don't scroll down until you've given up.

 

 

 

Did you decide that there were 24-26? Good, that means that you remembered to count the 2x2 squares in the center of each side, and perhaps the one smack in the center. Very good, but. . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The actual answer is 30!

 

In addition to all the squares noted above, there are also 4 - 3x3 squares, in each corner.

 

 

 

If you had fun thinking about this puzzle, think how much fun you can have at your home, restaurant, party, company event, or trade show by inviting JesterMan to entertain you and your guest! People are often baffled, and entertained by the magic he performs, or the complexity of the balloons he creates.