Welcome to Spot the Difference! This casual puzzle game tests your eagle eyes, focus, and patience. Here is the detailed guide to the rules:

🎯 Core Objective

In each level, two seemingly identical original cartoon images are displayed side-by-side. Your job is to find the 5 subtle differences between them before the timer runs out.

⏱️ Time Limits & Mechanics

Initial Time: You start every level with exactly 3 minutes (180 seconds).

Victory Condition: Successfully click and mark all 5 differences before the clock hits zero to win and proceed to the next level.

Failure Condition: If the timer runs out and you haven't found all 5, you fail the challenge and must restart the level.

⚠️ Penalty System

This is where the strategy comes in:

Wrong Click Penalty: If you click a spot that you think is different, but the images are actually identical there, the game registers it as a 'misclick'.

Time Deduction: Every single misclick instantly deducts 30 seconds from your remaining time!

Example: If you only have 40 seconds left and you guess wrong, you'll suddenly drop to 10 seconds, putting you in extreme danger of failing.

Strategy: Do NOT spam clicks blindly. If you aren't sure, take the extra seconds to cross-reference details. It's better to be slow and accurate than fast and penalized.

🖼️ Artwork & Scenes

Art Style: Every image is a beautiful, original hand-drawn cartoon featuring bright colors and soft lines for a therapeutic visual experience.

Themes: The levels feature slice-of-life scenes, including:

🏙️ City Streets: Busy roads, shop windows, and lively parks.

🏠 Exteriors: Various houses, villas, and apartment buildings.

🛋️ Interiors: Cozy living rooms, messy bedrooms, kitchens, and studies packed with objects.

Difference Types: Differences can be anything: a missing object, a shifted position, a changed color, a modified shape, or an altered pattern.

⌨️ Game Controls

Mouse Click.

I can't find the last difference! Is there a hint button?

Currently, the game relies purely on your observation skills, so there is no "auto-hint" feature. Pro Tips: - Grid Scanning: Mentally divide the image into 4 quadrants (top-left, bottom-right, etc.) and scan them one by one. - Focus on Specifics: Look strictly for color swaps, missing items, extra items, or altered window shapes. - Take Your Time: Since the 30-second penalty is brutal, it is always worth spending an extra 10 seconds staring at a spot rather than risking a guess.

Can I play this on my phone?

Yes! The game is highly optimized for both Desktop (mouse clicks) and Mobile (touch screens). It's incredibly intuitive: just tap the spot where you see the difference. If correct, a circle marks it; if wrong, a big red 'X' and a time penalty appear.

If I run out of time, do I lose my entire game progress?

No. If the timer hits zero and you haven't found all 5 differences, you only fail that specific level. You'll restart that same level with a fresh 3-minute timer. All the previous levels you cleared remain safely unlocked.