Hidden object game

A mockup of a hidden object game. The player might be instructed to find a pair of binoculars, a lion, and a purple ribbon.

A hidden object game, also called hidden picture or hidden object puzzle adventure (HOPA), is a subgenre of puzzle video games in which the player must find items from a list that are hidden within a scene. Hidden object games are a popular trend in casual gaming.[1][2] Time-limited trial versions of these games are usually available for download, although many are free to download on app stores. Popular themes include detective crime stories, adventure, gothic romance, and mystery.[3]

  1. ^ George Roush (October 17, 2008). "Everest: Hidden Expedition iPhone Review". IGN. Archived from the original on February 24, 2009.
  2. ^ Albert Kim (September 30, 2008). "Casual Games: 'Peggle Nights' and 'The Lost Cases of Sherlock Holmes'". EW.com. Archived from the original on April 26, 2014. Retrieved October 20, 2008. Mystery titles, particularly hidden-object games, have become a hugely popular segment of the casual-game market.
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