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A scene full of things, a list of what to find, and a clock that keeps running. A hundred hand-drawn objects lie scattered, overlapping and hiding behind one another. A hint helps, but it costs you time.
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At a glance
- Category
- Puzzles
- Controls
- arrow keys · mouse or finger
- Price
- free
- Sign-up
- not required
Hidden Objects is you against yourself and the clock – there is no opponent at the table, only your own record. Scores and achievements still count.
Where Hidden Objects comes from
Hidden object games go back to the search books of the 1980s – I Spy by Walter Wick and Where's Wally by Martin Handford. As a computer genre they took off from 2005 with Mystery Case Files and became the leading casual game category; for years hidden object games topped the PC download charts. The appeal is that you search by shape, not by colour.
How it works
Goal
Find everything on the list to the right before the time runs out. Clear the list and the next round starts – busier, with a longer list.
Searching
Click the object you are looking for. A find scores points and adds a few seconds.
Misses
Clicking empty space costs time, so clicking wildly gets you nowhere – look properly instead.
Help
The "Show" button briefly flashes one of the wanted objects. It costs time and points, but helps when your eyes have gone blind to it.
Points
Every find counts, and more with each round. Time left becomes a bonus.
Three tips for better results
- 1Search by shape, not by colour – colours repeat, outlines rarely do.
- 2Sweep the scene in strips instead of letting your eyes jump around.
- 3What you cannot find is usually half hidden at the edge of something larger.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hidden Objects free to play?
Yes. Hidden Objects runs straight in your browser, costs nothing and needs no installation. There is no paywall – the chips in the game are play money and cannot be bought. The site is funded by advertising, which appears only if you agree to it.
Do I need an account to play Hidden Objects?
No. The home page offers “play now without an account” – that starts you straight away and your progress stays in this browser. An account is only worth it if you want the same progress on several devices; name and PIN are enough, and we never ask for an email address. A guest profile can be turned into an account at any time without losing anything.
How do you play Hidden Objects?
Goal Find everything on the list to the right before the time runs out. Clear the list and the next round starts – busier, with a longer list.
Where does Hidden Objects come from?
Hidden object games go back to the search books of the 1980s – I Spy by Walter Wick and Where's Wally by Martin Handford. As a computer genre they took off from 2005 with Mystery Case Files and became the leading casual game category; for years hidden object games topped the PC download charts. The appeal is that you search by shape, not by colour.
Does Hidden Objects work on a phone?
The site adapts to the screen size, and anything you can click can also be tapped. Games controlled with arrow keys do need a keyboard, though.
Do I have to download anything to play Hidden Objects?
No. Hidden Objects runs in the browser – on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iPhone alike. There is no app, no plugin and nothing to install.
Can I play Hidden Objects against the computer?
Hidden Objects is you against yourself and the clock – there is no opponent at the table, only your own record. Scores and achievements still count.
Does Hidden Objects work without an internet connection?
The page has to load once; after that the game itself runs entirely in your browser and needs no connection. If you use an account, your progress syncs again as soon as you are back online.
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