Clear from edges inward
Start with room edges, wall seams, prop borders, and corners. Sprinting through the center lets hiders stay still until you leave.
Seeker sweep | Player guide
Paint Or Seek seeker guide
Seeking is pattern reading. Slow down, clear the edges, and look for color or shape that does not belong to the room.
Look for avatar-sized mismatches
Painted hiders usually fail by being slightly brighter, darker, smoother, or more player-shaped than the surface around them.
Use pressure after a catch
Converted teammates let you cover exits while another seeker checks spots. Do not all chase the same moving target.
Treat tools as helpers, not autopilot
+Speed, flashlight, or weapon-style passes can help, but room knowledge and disciplined sweeps are still the main skill.
Best seeker rule
Clear from the outside in: wall seams, floor edges, props, frames, and avatar-sized color changes. Fast random movement misses still hiders.
After the first catch
Caught hiders join your side. Use that pressure: one seeker covers exits while another checks walls and props, instead of everyone chasing the same path.
Tools that help seekers
| Tool | What to check | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| RainbowGun | Read the live shop panel before buying. | Fun weapon-style pass, but public text does not explain enough to rank it above movement or visibility. |
| Permanent Bazooka! | Read the live shop panel before buying. | Very expensive premium weapon-style purchase; skip unless you already play heavily. |
| Golden shotgun | Own an OP golden shotgun. | Likely seeker-focused fun, but map knowledge and sweep routes matter more for beginners. |
| +Speed | Owners of this gamepass are faster than everyone else and are able to evade danger or chase. | The clearest practical pass because speed helps both hiders and seekers. |
| Seeker flashlight | Let there be light. | Cheap seeker utility for darker corners and noisy rooms. |