Your main tool in Ben Hidden Keys is your sharp eye. Each level presents a colorful, detailed image where 10 keys have been cleverly integrated into the scenery. Your mouse cursor acts as a small magnifying glass, allowing you to inspect specific areas more closely.
When you spot a key, simply left-click on it to collect it. Be careful, though- a timer is always counting down.
Clicking on an area that doesn't contain a key will result in a time penalty, making it harder to complete the level before time runs out.
The game features a total of six different levels. Each stage has a unique background illustration depicting Ben on various adventures, from exploring nature to relaxing at home.
The difficulty comes from how well the keys are camouflaged within the colors, shapes, and textures of the artwork.
The positions of the keys are fixed in each level. This means if you don't succeed on your first attempt, you can try again with the advantage of knowing where some of the trickier keys are hidden.
The challenge is finding them all within the time limit.
You can enjoy Ben Hidden Keys completely free in your web browser with no downloads or installation required. Because it's an HTML5 game, it runs directly on the page, making it accessible on most school or work networks.
Just load the page and start searching for those hidden keys.
The goal in Ben Hidden Keys is to find all 10 hidden keys in each picture to complete the level. You must find them all before the timer at the bottom of the screen runs out.
Use your mouse to move the magnifying glass cursor around the image. When you think you've found a key, use a left click to select it. If you're correct, the key will disappear and be added to your count.
Be careful with your clicks. Clicking on the wrong spot will deduct time from your clock, making the level harder to finish. Successfully finding all 10 keys will automatically advance you to the next of the six levels.
Scan Systematically - Move your eyes across the screen in a pattern, like reading a book (left-to-right, top-to-bottom), to ensure you don't miss any sections.
Check the Borders - Keys are often sneakily placed along the edges and corners of the image, where your eyes might not immediately look. Mind the Textures - Look for keys hidden within complex patterns, shadows, or areas with a lot of visual noise.
Their shapes can blend in easily. Be Accurate, Not Just Fast - Rushing and making incorrect clicks will cost you valuable time. It's better to be slightly slower but more precise with your clicks. Use the Magnifier - Your cursor provides a slight magnification.
Move it slowly over detailed areas to get a closer look and spot keys that are well-camouflaged.
