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Hidden Gnomes

A simple hidden object game with hand-drawn art. Find specific gnomes in the large crowd. Gnome appearances and locations are randomized in every session, making the game replayable.

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Giant Snail Studios
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Giant Snail Studios
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About the Game

Find the Gnomes

This is a straightforward hidden object game. Your goal is to find specific gnomes hidden within large, hand-drawn crowds. It is designed to be a calm experience without timers or pressure.

Randomized Gameplay

Most games in this genre have fixed layouts. In this game, the gnomes' traits (their appearance) and their positions change each run. This means you can play the game multiple times without just memorizing where everything is.

Features:

  • Replayability: With 15 different hats, 27 beard/mustache styles, and 13 body types, there are 5,265 possible character variations. This ensures that every round feels fresh, as you can't rely on memorizing positions or looks.

  • Hand-Drawn Art: Every character and UI element was drawn by hand. No AI-generated assets were used.

  • Simple Controls: Use the mouse wheel to zoom and click to find. Keyboard shortcuts are also visible on screen.

  • Human-Made Music: Licensed music from professional composers, safe for streaming.

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