Where Is? Find Hidden Objects
You’re staring at a messy desk, a cluttered kitchen counter, or a kids’ playroom, and you just know something important is buried in there. Where Is? Find Hidden Objects turns that everyday frustration into a game. It’s a scavenger hunt through hand-drawn, cheerful scenes where your only job is to spot the list of items hiding in plain sight. No plot, no pressure—just you, your eyeballs, and a ticking clock if you want one.
What makes it stick is how straightforward it is. You’d think “find a spoon in a kitchen” would take two seconds, but the artists at Unico Studio love to camouflage things. A green button blends into a stack of leaves. A tiny key hangs on a nail the same color as the wall. You tap confidently at something that looks right, only to get that little “nope” animation. Then you squint, scan again, and finally spot it—and the satisfaction is real. It’s the kind of game you pull up while waiting for coffee to brew or winding down at night, and suddenly an hour has passed.
How to Play
The rules are as bare-bones as they come: you’re shown a list of objects at the bottom of the screen (or off to the side on desktop), and you need to find each one in the picture above. The items are always written out—no icons, no vague clues. “Red balloon,” “pair of scissors,” “a single glove.” You click or tap on the object in the scene. If you’re right, it gets crossed off the list with a satisfying little sound. If you’re wrong, you lose a small amount of time or get a brief penalty, depending on the mode.
On desktop, you just use your mouse. Hover around, click when you think you’ve got it. The scenes are designed to be clear on a standard monitor, but you might find yourself leaning in. On mobile, it’s all tap-to-select. The game scales nicely—buttons and objects are big enough that you won’t accidentally tap the wrong thing, though you still will. Both versions work the same way, so you can switch between devices without relearning anything.
There’s no dragging, no inventory, no combo moves. You simply find everything on the list and move to the next level. The game tracks your time per scene, and if you play in timed mode, you’ll see a countdown that adds some urgency. In relaxed mode, you can take as long as you like—no rush, no stress.
Game Modes
Where Is? offers two main ways to play, and they change the feel considerably.
Relaxed Mode is the default. You pick a world (more on those in a second), and then you work through each scene at your own pace. There’s no timer, no lives, no pressure to speed up. This is perfect for when you want to chill—maybe lying in bed or during a lunch break. You can even leave the game mid-level and come back; it saves your progress.
Timed Mode adds a countdown clock to each scene. Find all the objects before time runs out, or you have to restart the scene. The timer isn’t brutally tight—you get maybe 90 seconds or so for a standard picture—but it forces you to scan faster and stop second-guessing. If you’re the type who gets a little thrill from racing the clock, this is where the game shines. It also gives you a score at the end, so you can try to beat your own best time.
The game organizes its levels into themed worlds. You start in a cozy house, then move to a garden, a beach, a city street, and so on. Each world has around ten scenes, and the objects get trickier as you go. Early worlds have obvious items like “a yellow duck” sitting right in the bathtub. Later ones hide things like “a paperclip” behind a stack of books or “a single earring” on a cluttered dresser. The variety keeps it from feeling repetitive—one scene might be a messy bedroom, the next a busy park bench.
Tips and Strategies
You can brute-force your way through most levels by tapping everywhere, but that’s slow and frustrating. Here’s how to actually get good at spotting hidden objects.
Start with the list. Read every item before you even look at the picture. Sometimes you’ll see “green bottle” and think you’re looking for a soda bottle, but it could be a perfume bottle or a vase. Knowing exactly what shape and color to expect narrows your search.
Work from the outside in. Don’t stare at the center of the image first. Scan the edges, the corners, the background. Artists tend to place tricky objects near borders or blending into wallpaper. I’ve found half the items in a scene by checking the four corners first.
Look for color matches. If you need a red apple, your eyes will automatically jump to red things. That’s good, but it also means you might miss a red object that’s partially hidden behind something else. Try to mentally “color search” the whole image: let your gaze drift over the scene and stop whenever you see a flash of the target color.
Use the “hint” button sparingly. The game gives you a limited number of hints per level (usually three). They’ll highlight the area where the object is, but not the object itself. Save hints for the last couple of items that are really giving you trouble. If you use them early, you’ll regret it later.
Play timed mode to train your speed. Even if you prefer relaxed mode, playing timed once or twice sharpens your observation skills. You learn to trust your first impression instead of staring and second-guessing. After a few timed runs, relaxed mode will feel like slow motion.
Rotate your device or change your angle. On mobile, tilting your phone can change the glare and sometimes reveal an object that was blending into a similar-colored background. On desktop, try zooming in if the browser supports it (Ctrl+Plus) to see tiny objects more clearly.
Common Mistakes
New players almost always fall into the same traps. Knowing them ahead of time saves you a lot of false taps.
Tapping similar objects. You see a blue circle and think “that must be the button,” but the button is actually a square. The game is designed to trick you with lookalikes. A brown object might be a rock, a piece of chocolate, a shoe, or a nut. Read the list again and check the shape, not just the color.
Ignoring the background. Many objects are placed behind foreground elements. A cup might be sitting on a shelf behind a plant pot, with only the rim visible. Don’t just scan the front layer; look for partial shapes poking out from behind things.
Rushing in timed mode. The clock makes you anxious, and anxiety makes you tap wildly. That’s a recipe for penalties. Take a deep breath, read the list, and scan methodically. It’s better to spend ten seconds finding one object than to waste five seconds on three wrong taps.
Forgetting that objects can be rotated or partially covered. A fork might be lying on its side, with only the handle visible. A key could be hanging from a hook, seen from the side. Your brain is used to seeing objects in their full, upright orientation. Train yourself to recognize fragments.
Not using the “item found” feedback. When you tap correctly, the object often gets a brief highlight or a little animation. Pay attention to that—it confirms you’re looking at the right thing and also marks it for you if you need to remember where it was later (though you usually don’t).
FAQ
Is Where Is? Find Hidden Objects free to play?
Yes, the game is completely free on Poki and other browser platforms. There are no paywalls or required purchases. You might see optional hints or cosmetic items, but you can finish the whole game without spending anything.
How many levels are there?
The game has multiple worlds, each with about ten scenes. As of early 2025, there are roughly 100 levels, and new worlds get added with updates. The developers at Unico Studio have been steadily releasing more content.
Can I play with a friend?
No, this is a single-player game. There’s no multiplayer or co-op mode. However, you can pass the phone back and forth or take turns on the same level—it’s fun to see who spots things faster.
What happens if I get stuck on a level?
You can use the hint button to highlight the general area of a hidden object. If you’re still stuck, you can skip the level entirely and come back later. The game doesn’t force you to complete every scene in order.
Does the game work on tablets?
Yes, it runs on both phones and tablets. The touch controls are identical, and the interface scales well to larger screens. On a tablet, you can see more of the scene at once, which can actually make finding objects easier.
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Where Is? Find Hidden Objects doesn’t try to reinvent the hidden-object genre—it just does it well. The art is charming, the difficulty curve is fair, and the two modes let you choose your own pace. It’s the kind of game you can play for five minutes or fifty, and you’ll probably keep coming back until you’ve cleared every world. If you’ve got a few minutes and want to test your eyes, give it a shot. Just don’t blame me when you find yourself squinting at a picture of a bookshelf for ten straight minutes.