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“Find the hidden object” puzzles seem straightforward enough. How much searching do you really need to do to pick out something totally unique, like a dog, a turtle, or a hat? Well, throw in lots of confusing shapes, colors, and objects that look really darn similar to what you’re looking for, and you’ve got some seriously tricky visual brain teasers.
Below, you’ll find an assortment of images with hidden objects. Think of them as hidden picture games for all moods and seasons. Up the challenge by giving yourself only 45 seconds to spot each item.
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1) Find the hidden Pilgrim hat
Before you start your Thanksgiving feast, find the Pilgrim hat lurking among the dishes on the table. Can you look past the mouthwatering pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, and turkey in this puzzle from Texas-based personal injury attorney The Patel Firm? (Hint: It’s really hiding—you can only see the bottom of it!)
2) Find the hidden bear
Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on, Cupid! on Donner and…Smokey? That’s right: A lone bear has gotten himself lost in a crowd of Santa’s reindeer. Gergely Dudás offers up this festive puzzle for Christmas. Can you spot the one bear among the crowd of reindeer? He looks identical to the deer, but he’s the only animal in the picture without antlers, and his ears are a tiny bit rounder.
3) Find the hidden reindeer
This time, it’s the reindeer who’s lost. He’s wandering around a busy Christmas market! Can you find the smiling antlered fellow in this puzzle from Christmas Tree World?
4) Find the hidden Santa
Santa blends right in with all his elves in this colorful Santa’s workshop image from Christmas Tree World. He’s sporting a red Santa hat, of course, but so are a whole lot of the elves!
5) Find the hidden snowman
This image looks like beautiful Christmas wrapping paper. In the midst of all these twinkling snowflakes lies a happy little snowman with a yellow top hat. Can you find him?
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ANSWERS
1) Find the hidden Pilgrim hat
2) Find the hidden bear
3) Find the hidden reindeer
4) Find the hidden Santa
5) Find the hidden snowman