Camera Shy guide
Hide in plain sight and survive the photographers’ search, or spot every hidden chameleon.
STEP BY STEP
- Choose Story Mode, Quick Hide, Quick Seek, Party or Paint Studio.
- In Hide, pick a surface and a pose, then paint colours to match the background.
- Use Look to inspect your camouflage from the photographers’ viewpoints.
- Press Ready and stay still while the photographers search.
- In Seek, inspect the room and photograph hidden chameleons.
CONTROLS
- Mouse, keyboard and touch; use the on-screen painting and camera controls.
DIFFICULTY
See the game’s mode and difficulty settings.
STRATEGY
- Match the background as seen by the photographer, not only your own camera.
- Try different poses to reduce your silhouette.
- Be careful with movement and deliberate chirps during a hunt.
AVOID THESE MISTAKES
DEVICES
Desktop, laptop, tablet and phone.
CHANGELOG
- 2026-09 — Achievements linked to your TrySomeGames account; pop-ups also show in fullscreen.
- 2026-09 — Fullscreen button and a redesigned play bar.
GAME DATA
Scores and achievements are saved to your account only if you are signed in. Guests play without an account; nothing is stored beyond your browser.