What is Ghost Detective?

In Ghost Detective, you play a variety of game modes, including hidden object scenes and match-3 puzzles, to progress in the story, where yo...

Who is Detective Robinson?

You!After you wake up as a ghost, you play as Detective Robinson and set out to unravel a deadly mystery.You'll rely on help from your forme...

Tell me about the New Orleans setting.

"The Big Easy." "Crescent City." NOLA.Ghost Detective's game map of New Orleans is a thrilling, living, and ever-changing place. Here y...

What are hidden object scenes?

The hidden object scene is the main type of gameplay in Ghost Detective. Your task is to find some items "hidden" in the picture. At th...

What hidden object game modes can I play?

In Ghost Detective, you can encounter the following hidden object game modes. Words ModeThis is the classical hidden object game mode. ...

When do Stakeouts happen?

Stakeouts may happen based on story events, as well as when you're about to rank up a location. In a Stakeout, you have to beat three h...

What is the Radio Tower?

After a certain amount of story progress, you will unlock the Radio Tower. Here you can collect free daily boosters and activate other boost...

Help! What if I can't find all the items in a scene?

If you're having trouble finding one or several items in a scene, you can use a Hint!  Hint: When used, this shows you the location of ...

What are Lost Souls?

Not every ghost finds peace in the afterlife. Some dwell on their emotions and lose their sense of purpose and clarity about who they are. T...

What match-3 boosters are there?

Tweezers:When you use this booster, you can choose one bead to destroy and remove from the board.  Cross Medallion:When you use this bo...

In match-3 games, what special beads can I make?

Match four or more beads of the same color, and you'll create one of these special beads! Line bead:    This is made by...

What are investigations?

Investigations are tasks where you, as Detective Robinson, need to analyze clues to learn critical new information for your cases. To make p...

What are story collections?

As you advance through cases and complete hidden object scenes, you'll receive story collection items. You can assemble these collectib...

What are local mementos?

Local mementos help you acquire items to use in your investigations. They can give you free Hints and match-3 boosters, as well as powerful ...

What is the Diamond Box, and how can I open it?

The Diamond Box is a timed reward for playing the game. You can claim a Diamond Box inside the Shop multiple times per day. To find it, tap ...

What is the Donut Box, and how can I open it?

Remember all the pink donuts you found in hidden object scenes? Once you've found twelve of them, you can open a Donut Box full of spectral ...

What are spectral binders, and how do I get them?

Spectral binders are materials needed to help you combine items and complete collections. You'll use a variety of these for Community Cases,...

What are diamonds, and how do I get them?

You can get diamonds from the Diamond Box multiple times per day. You will also receive a number of diamonds every time you level up, as wel...

What are coins, and how do I get them?

You can get coins various ways, including completing Community Cases, playing hidden object scenes, assembling collections, and rescuing Los...

What are Insights?

Insight profiles allow you to learn more about the people you meet along your journey.  This feature becomes available early in the gam...

What are Soul Storms?

Lost Souls that aren't rescued before reaching their destination create a Soul Storm on the location, filling it with emotional energy. The ...

What is haunting?

Haunting is a variation on the hidden object Words Mode in which your every click is infused with ghostly energy. It looks spooky, but it do...

What are daily challenges?

You can earn additional rewards by completing daily challenges. These short challenges may require searching certain scenes, finding do...

What are Daily Rewards?

As the name suggests, you can collect Daily Rewards (coins, boosters, chests, and more) every day! Each day you log in, you work toward...

What are Blitz Offers?

After some progress in the game, you will unlock Blitz Offers. These offers in the Shop allow you to exchange coins or diamonds for useful g...