Brain Out Level 193

Overview

Level 193 says "Light a candle." The board shows a pink striped candle in the center, one long match standing upright on the left, a small matchbox lying flat in the middle, and a wooden log on the right. The obvious idea is to strike the long match on the matchbox and then touch it to the candle. But when you try that, a red X appears, because the matchbox is closed and the long match is not actually a match you can strike. The Brain Out twist is to open the matchbox lid, take a match out of inside, strike that match on the side of the box, and then light the candle.

• Difficulty: Regular
• Estimated moves: 4

Step-by-Step Solution

1. Look at the matchbox in the center. It is drawn as a closed pink box. The long yellow stick on the left is a decoy; striking it on the box does nothing.
2. Press and hold on the lid of the matchbox. Drag the lid to the side to open the box. Inside, several loose matches with red heads are visible.
3. Drag one of the loose matches out of the open box.
4. Rub the red head of that match against the rough side of the matchbox to strike it. The match lights with a small flame.
5. Drag the lit match to the wick of the pink candle and touch the wick. The candle catches fire.
6. A green check mark appears over the open matchbox, and the candle flame stays lit. The level is complete. If the match goes out before touching the wick, strike a new match from the box.
7. Open the matchbox, take one match, strike it on the side of the box, then touch the lit match to the candle wick.

Strategy & Reasoning

The puzzle is a hidden-object puzzle disguised as a fire-lighting puzzle. The long yellow stick on the left looks like a match, but it is not; it has no red head and cannot be struck. The real matches are inside the matchbox, which is drawn closed. Most players assume the box is just a striking surface, but it is also storage.

Trying to strike the long stick on the box produces a red X, which tells you that path is wrong. Dragging the log into the scene also does nothing; the log is set dressing. The key move is opening the matchbox lid, which reveals the actual matches. Once a match is inside your hand, striking it on the side of the box works normally.

This level teaches the habit of opening containers before using them. Brain Out often draws boxes, drawers, or pockets that look complete but actually hide the tool you need. The green check over the open box confirms the container was the key.

Tips & Common Mistakes

• Striking the long yellow stick on the box. It is a decoy; use a match from inside the box.
• Forgetting to open the matchbox lid. The real matches are hidden inside.
• Touching the candle before striking the match. The match must be lit first.