Overview
Hide-and-Seek is a multiplayer mini-game in Pokemon Pokopia inspired by prop-hunt game modes. Up to four players take turns as seekers and hiders, with hiders able to transform into environmental objects using the Camouflage ability. The mini-game is hosted by Zorua and available in both local and online multiplayer.
How to Unlock
Hide-and-Seek becomes available after completing two steps:
Progress through the Bleak Beach story until Zorua appears outside the Pokemon Center.
Complete Zorua's request to learn the Camouflage transformation. This simultaneously unlocks the Camouflage ability and the Hide-and-Seek mini-game.
After unlocking, the player can start a Hide-and-Seek game at any time by talking to Zorua on their island.
How to Play
Starting a Game
Talk to Zorua in your village and select Hide-and-Seek. Invite up to three other players via multiplayer (online or local). One player is designated as the seeker and the rest are hiders.
Hider Role
As a hider, your goal is to avoid the seeker for as long as possible. You have several tools:
Mechanic | Description |
|---|---|
Natural hiding | Hide behind trees, stalls, buildings, rocks, or any environmental features on the island. |
Camouflage transformation | Press ZR near an object to transform into it. Ditto takes on the appearance of the object, blending into the surroundings. This is the signature mechanic that makes the mini-game unique. |
While camouflaged, Ditto's movement is slowed and interaction with other Pokemon is disabled. Stay still for the most convincing disguise, as movement while transformed can give away your position.
Seeker Role
As the seeker, your goal is to find all hidden players. Tips for seeking:
Check common hiding spots: behind trees, inside buildings, around stalls and furniture.
Look for oddly placed objects. A barrel sitting in an unusual spot or a rock that seems out of place could be a disguised player.
Watch for movement. Camouflaged players who move will reveal themselves.
Bring companion Pokemon along, as they may react differently to disguised players.
Multiplayer Details
Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Player count | 2-4 players |
Connection types | Online and local wireless |
GameShare support | Yes (2 players in Palette Town) |
Roles | 1 seeker, 1-3 hiders |
Both online and local multiplayer are supported. If using GameShare, only two players can participate (the host and one guest).
Comparison with Other Mini-Games
Mini-Game | How to Unlock | Gameplay |
|---|---|---|
Hide-and-Seek | Learn Camouflage from Zorua (Bleak Beach) | Prop-hunt: hiders transform into objects, seekers search |
Complete Bulbasaur's habitat (Withered Wasteland) | Timing game: press R to jump over Bulbasaur's vine rope |
Tips
Transform into objects that naturally exist in the area. A barrel near a storage area or a rock near a cliff face is less suspicious than one in the middle of a path.
Stay completely still after transforming. Movement while camouflaged is the most common way to get caught.
As a seeker, memorize what your island looks like before the game starts. Anything new or out of place is likely a hidden player.
Islands with more decorations and furniture create better hiding spots. Consider decorating your island with diverse objects before hosting.
Play on larger islands with more terrain variety for the best Hide-and-Seek experience. Palette Town's open sandbox space works well.