Tips & Strategies
Become a master difference spotter!
👁️ Scanning Techniques
Systematic Scanning
Scan the images methodically rather than randomly jumping around. Try these patterns:
- Left to right, top to bottom (like reading a book)
- Divide the image into quadrants and check each one
- Start from the edges and work toward the center
The Blink Technique
Quickly alternate your focus between the same spot on both images. Differences will "pop out" as your brain notices the change between blinks.
Focus on Focal Points
Look at the most prominent objects first - characters, large items, bright colors. These often hide the most obvious differences.
⚡ Speed Strategies
Start with Easy Wins
In the first few seconds, look for the most obvious differences - missing objects, color changes, or size differences. This builds your streak quickly!
Don't Click Too Fast
Wrong clicks cost you time AND break your streak. Take an extra second to be sure before clicking, especially on higher difficulties.
Time Management
Different strategies work at different times:
- First 30 seconds: Quick systematic scan for obvious differences
- Middle phase: Slow down, check details carefully
- Last 15 seconds: If stuck, use hints rather than random clicking
🎯 Difficulty-Specific Tips
🟢 Beginner Tips
- Look for missing or added objects first
- Check for obvious color changes
- Don't waste hints - save them for if you get truly stuck
🔵 Medium Tips
- Watch for rotated objects (same thing, different angle)
- Check patterns and textures, not just whole objects
- Compare symmetric elements - one side may differ
🟡 Hard Tips
- Look at shadows and reflections
- Check text, numbers, and small details
- Compare similar objects - one might be slightly different
- Pay attention to background elements, not just foreground
🟠 Expert Tips
- Check gradient directions and color transitions
- Look for subtle line thickness variations
- Count small repeating elements (dots, lines, etc.)
- Every pixel matters - be thorough!
🔴 Advanced Tips
- USE ZOOM! Some differences are only visible when zoomed in
- Zoom to 2-3× and systematically scan each section
- Look for pixel-level changes in complex areas
- Compare micro-details: small expressions, tiny elements
- Be patient - this difficulty requires extreme focus
💡 Maximizing Your Score
Build Your Streak
The streak bonus is powerful! Be careful with your clicks to maintain your streak. A 5+ streak gives +200 points per find.
Avoid Wrong Clicks
Each wrong click costs you:
- 25 points
- Time off the clock (3-15 seconds depending on difficulty)
- Your streak resets to 0
- Disqualifies you from the Accuracy Bonus
Hint Strategy
Hints cost 100 points each and prevent Perfect Clear. Use them strategically:
- Save hints for when you're truly stuck (under 20 seconds left)
- Using 1 hint is better than making 4 wrong clicks
- Try to complete without hints for the 2× Perfect Clear bonus
Perfect Clear Strategy
The Perfect Clear bonus (2× multiplier) can double your score! To achieve it:
- Find all differences
- Make ZERO wrong clicks
- Use ZERO hints
- Complete before time runs out
💰 Tip: A Perfect Clear on Expert can score 4,500+ points!
🎓 Practice Makes Perfect
Start with Beginner: Even if you're experienced, play a few Beginner rounds to learn the mechanics and build confidence.
Learn from Mistakes: When you make a wrong click, take a moment to understand why. This helps you avoid similar mistakes.
Progressive Challenge: Don't jump straight to Advanced! Master each difficulty before moving up.
Take Breaks: Your eyes and focus degrade over time. Take a 5-minute break after 3-4 consecutive games.
🏆 Pro Tip
The best players develop a "difference sense" - an intuition for where differences hide. This comes from practice! Play regularly, and you'll start noticing patterns in where differences typically appear.