Hidden object Games come in several varieties, all running along a theme. Finding items that have been hidden in a picture. You will have a list of items that are inside of a larger picture, and you need to find them and click on them to remove them from the list. It sounds simple, but often finding them is not quite so easy. But the real draw of these games is the quality of the images and pictures that are used, some of them are really beautiful and works of art by themselves.

There are so many different styles of the game available for you to try, from simple pictures with items stuck on top, to hand-crafted and drawn scenes of cathedrals decked out for weddings with objects drawn directly into the artwork. No matter what the image is the first thing you can do is look at the items you need and then begin to search for them. It's a rewarding experience when you find them all and you can be left with a real feeling of satisfaction.

Finding the objects is fun, taking your time or playing against a clock is both interesting to play in different ways. Many of the games also have huge storylines that you follow so instead of just finding random objects, you find clues in murder investigations, or help people find lost relatives. Sometimes you're just helping tidy up for a party. These storylines really help you get into what's going on, and you want to carry on finding the objects to progress the story, to see who did it or where grandfather was hiding.

The act of adding a story to the hidden object games makes you want to play them more, brings you into the world that has been created for you, the really good hidden object games draw you completely in and you lose track of time while you find that 1 missing clue. Along the way you will meet new characters and help them with their own tales of mystery or intrigue.

Playing through a wonderfully drawn game can be a real pleasure especially if you can take your time and just take in all of the details. And then there is the focus of the game itself, finding the items. Some games ask you to find just a few well-hidden things while others will hide multiple copies of the same item inside of a picture. Finding them all is a pleasure, and often bit of a challenge. There is a real sense of accomplishment when you finish an object window or game.

Many of the hidden object games available will come with huge stories that you can work through. With many different object windows to play and themed rewards for completing them, such as unlocking the next mystery case, or finding the key to getting out of a building. But these stories do not rely on hidden object windows alone, they also have other fun games added in. From spotting the differences between 2 pictures to solving puzzles or small mathematical problems, these additions add a new interesting dimension to the game.

If you feel that the long, big story games are a little too much to begin with there are hundreds of smaller games available. Often with just a small number of hidden object windows and no timer, they ask you to find several items in a window, and you score points based on how fast you find them all. Giving you the chance to beat your own score or that of your friends. These simplified games are also really fun, they can be played quickly but still have the same level of quality that one of the bigger hidden object games can provide.

Whichever style of game you prefer they all play in basically the same way, with a simple click of the mouse you can enter into fabulous worlds of magic or dark sinister mysteries. Once you find the object you need in the picture simply click on it and its removed from the list. This makes hidden object games really easy to play, and the simple controls allow you to focus on the images in front of you with no distractions.

In some of the games, you will need to collect points, experiences or specific items to help evolve the story and progress further. Often they will also have special hints or items that you can use to find the objects faster. These abilities often have the cost of an in game currency that is earned by playing through the object windows. The additions of good stories and rewards really add to the satisfaction you feel, and finishing a good story is very rewarding.

Hidden object games are ever-expanding and there are some really fun and great games out there that you can play. Whether you love a good story and follow them to the end, or are looking for a quick little game between things there is a hidden object game for you. With some of the most beautiful artwork around and a simple gameplay hidden object games are here to stay, and this can only be a good thing for such a fun and engaging genre of games.