Spot the Difference

Spot the Difference is a free puzzle game you can play instantly in your web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with no download and no sign-up. Compare two hand-drawn pictures and find every change before time runs out.

Genre

Puzzle, Spot the difference

Controls

Tap a difference on either picture

Plays on

Phone, tablet and computer

Price

Free, no account needed

How to play Spot the Difference

Each level shows the same hand-drawn scene twice, one above the other. A few things have been changed in one of the pictures. Tap a difference on either picture and it is circled on both. Find them all before the timer runs out to clear the level.

Kinds of difference to look for

• Missing: an object is in one picture but not the other.
• Added: an extra object appears in one picture.
• Colour: the same object in a different colour.
• Swapped: a different object in the same place.
• Turned: the object is tilted at another angle.
• Bigger or smaller: the object has changed size.
• Moved: the object sits in a slightly different spot. You can tap either position.

Rules and scoring

• Every difference found scores points, with a combo bonus for finding them within 5 seconds of each other.
• A wrong tap takes 5 seconds off the clock. Tapping a difference you already found costs nothing.
• You get three hints per level. A hint circles one difference on both pictures and costs a few points.
• Seconds left on the clock add to your score. Finish with lots of time left for three stars.
• If time runs out, the differences you missed are shown in red so you can see them.

Levels

The levels never run out. They move through six scenes: a kitchen, an attic, a garden, a bedroom, a beach and a library. Each new level adds more objects, smaller details and more differences, from 5 up to 9, with less time.

Tips

1. Work in strips. Compare the pictures one band at a time, from left to right.
2. Count things. Missing and added objects are easiest to catch by counting items in an area.
3. Check angles and sizes. These are the hardest changes to see, so look at outlines rather than colours.
4. Avoid guessing. Five seconds per wrong tap adds up quickly.

Questions

Is Spot the Difference free?

Yes. It is free in your browser on phone, tablet or computer, with nothing to download.

Is it good for kids and older players?

Yes. It needs no reading, the pictures are bright and friendly, and early levels are gentle. It is also a relaxing way to practise attention and visual memory.

Is my progress saved?

Yes. Your level, stars and best score are saved in your browser.

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