Brain Test 5 Level 75

Overview

This is a basketball-shooting puzzle spread across five notebook pages. The page reads "He needs a ball to shoot!" and shows a boy standing on the grass facing a basketball hoop on a tall pole. A janitor in a green shirt and cap stands to the right of the hoop, next to a broom leaning against the pole and a blue toolbox on the ground. The sun and two clouds float in the sky. The overall approach is to help the boy get a ball or adjust the hoop height so he can make a shot.

• Difficulty: Regular
• Estimated moves: 3

Step-by-Step Solution

1. First, notice that there is no basketball visible anywhere on the page. The boy needs a ball, and the toolbox on the ground is the most likely place to find one.
2. Drag the toolbox open or move it aside to reveal a basketball inside. Once the ball is revealed, drag it over to the boy.
3. The hoop is mounted high on the pole. The boy may not be tall enough to reach it with a normal shot. Use the broom leaning against the pole to either lower the hoop or extend the boy's reach.
4. Alternatively, grab the broom and use it as a long reaching tool to push the ball into the hoop from below. The broom handle acts as an extension of his arm.
5. If the hoop is too high, drag the hoop itself down the pole to a lower height. The pole is adjustable, and you can slide the hoop down to a level the boy can reach.
6. Once the ball is available and the hoop is at the right height, the boy takes his shot and scores. A green checkmark appears when the ball goes through the hoop.

Strategy & Reasoning

The puzzle has two problems: no ball, and a hoop that is too high. The toolbox solves the ball problem, and either the broom or lowering the hoop solves the height problem. The janitor is not part of the interaction — he is just standing there. The broom leaning against the pole looks like a regular cleaning tool, but it functions as a lever or extension.
The optimal strategy is to first get the ball from the toolbox, then adjust the hoop. Alternatives like throwing the broom at the hoop or trying to jump fail because the boy cannot jump high enough, and you need an actual ball. The sun and clouds are decoration.

Tips & Common Mistakes

• Do not forget to check the toolbox; the ball is hidden inside it, not lying on the grass.
• Do not try to shoot without lowering the hoop or using the broom; the hoop is too high for the boy to reach normally.
• Do not move the janitor; he is not part of the solution. The broom and toolbox are the key objects.