Think of it like looking for the octagonal shape of a stop sign versus looking for the red color. Looking for particular shapes is helpful when puzzles don't use colors as a distinguishing attribute. This can get tricky when game designers include sets of colors that are similar enough to get your attention but not to be what you're looking for. If you know the color of the object you're looking for you can focus just on the differentiation of colors and not necessarily the shape as well. The contrast between colors/pixels is critical in finding hidden objects. Here are some basic tips on how to play hidden object games:
First, there's no 'wrong way' to play - if you're having fun, strategize however you wish! There are, however, a few strategies and things to literally and figuratively look out for.
