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Best tips and tricks to win Hide-and-Sneak in Pokopia
This Destructoid guide offers strategies for winning Hide-and-Sneak, a minigame in Pokopia in which players must sneak past Pokémon "hunters" to reach a Pokémon Centre's PC before a three-minute timer expires. Mastering the mode matters because it can be played at any time via the character Zorua and also features in a limited-time event offering rewards, including a dedicated Hide-and-Sneak Trophy.
The guide's core tips include disguising yourself with Camouflage before moving, identifying hunters early by watching for speech bubbles above their heads (Zorua is always one, with others chosen randomly each round), and freezing instantly whenever a question mark and heartbeat sound indicate you've been spotted. It also suggests approaching the Pokémon Centre from the back, since hunters typically cluster at the front, and placing extra furniture around the map to create hiding spots and additional camouflage options. Finally, it notes that chance plays a large role in each round, so persistence is often needed to secure a win.
In short
- Destructoid shares tips for Pokopia's Hide-and-Sneak minigame.
- Use Camouflage, spot hunters via speech bubbles, freeze when noticed.
- Sneak round the back and add furniture to improve your odds.
Explained simply
Hide-and-Sneak is a minigame within Pokopia in which players must sneak past Pokémon hunters to reach a Pokémon Centre's PC within a three-minute time limit. The challenge is to avoid detection whilst navigating the game's environment.
The minigame can be accessed at any time through the character Zorua, but it also features in a limited-time event offering special rewards, including a dedicated Hide-and-Sneak Trophy. This event makes learning the game worthwhile for players who wish to complete these limited-time challenges and earn the associated prizes.
Winning requires a combination of strategy and observation. Players must disguise themselves, watch for signs of being spotted, and position themselves tactically across the game's map, although chance plays a significant role in outcomes, meaning multiple attempts are often necessary.