Q&A for How to Hide

Yes! A decoy map is a genius idea.

Unless you're much faster than the person looking for you, you'll need to find a spot that's nearby and easily accessible. Inside a closet or behind a piece of furniture might work indoors. If you're outside, try crouching at the bottom of a ditch, ducking behind a bush, or scrambling up a tree. Even if you have a good spot, you're more likely to be discovered if the person is right on your tail!

I wouldn't recommend it. This sounds pretty unsafe, especially if the pool is full.

No, because you are not covered. If you're hiding outside, make sure you can somehow see all around you. If you see the person looking for you, run the other way, or whatever way is available. Have a backup hiding spot so it would take them longer to find you.

Run away and yell as loudly as possible. Throw anything around you down in the path of your pursuer as this may slow them down. Draw as much attention to yourself as possible. If there is no one around, then try to hide. This also works if you are in a large crowd of people if you don't want to cause a scene.

Hiding in a place where you pursuer has already look can be an excellent strategy, but only if it's a strong hiding spot on it's own. Moving into an open area where you may be visible can still put you at risk of being seen, even if the person has already inspected it.

Maybe, it depends on your size and the size of the pillar.

If you're small enough, then yes. Make sure the person can't see any part of your body.

Yes! That's a very crafty idea. Your pursuer will be unlikely to stop and examine the ordinary objects around them, so you'll effectively be hiding in plain sight.

If you are going to play tag, find a home base or hiding spot to go to. If you see someone, run quickly to that spot. Make sure the person chasing you doesn't know where that spot is.

That depends on the environment you're in. Some of the best, most underused spots tend to be right out in plain sight, like behind curtains or above or below objects that sit at eye-level.

Stay behind cover. Drones are extremely mobile and can change altitudes, so they're more likely to see you if you try to go high or low. Objects like furniture, walls, trees, and other barriers that make it hard for the drone to maneuver properly will provide the biggest advantage.

It can work, but only if you're small enough to fit, and it works best if you hide partially behind things under the bed.

No. Because you can climb up the tree and hide and if someone can't find you, then you can climb down.

This depends on your way of playing it but usually it's much shorter. People may get tired of waiting so do it as quickly as you can.

Hide-and-seek can be played with 2 players! If you're looking for a fun variation, try the Nigerian game "oro," where the seeker counts in the center of a large circle and the hider has to run into the circle in order to be safe.

You can't always tell--that's part of the game! Sometimes you just have to pick a spot and hope for the best. Generally, however, if you're in a position of cover were you can't see your pursuer, it means you're hidden from their line of sight, too.

Read How to Disappear Completely for details.

Depends. Some people would never look in a place like that if they think you're smart enough to not hide there.

Yell for help until somebody hears you while you try to climb out.

A shed outside your house is a good area. A garage and an attic are also good choices.

Stay in the shadows to conceal your movements. If possible, find a large object or out-of-the-way nook where you can conceal yourself for twice the protection.

No, you would suffocate.

The best places to hide outside are bushes, trees, and sometimes even a shed if you are desperate. If you have light skin, then wear some khaki pants and a dark green top. If you are tan, brown shorts with medium greens or browns. If you have dark skin, mostly all greens or browns will do. Avoid neon or bright colors (like white) as these don't blend in well with the natural environment. Look for spaces that people are unlikely to look: up in a tree, beneath a large rock, or even under a car.

You can ask the seeker to count from 30 to 6. That's enough time for all the players to hide in a good spot.

Try to wedge yourself into a narrow corner or alcove, or stay behind another tall, slender object. You'll have a harder time sitting, lying, or crouching if you're tall, so staying upright will usually be your best bet.

It depends on what's in it. If there's typical stuff, like hay, hide in or around it. Don't get near tractors and dangerous things like that. They can possibly hurt you.

Well, you can hide behind trees, and it would help if you are wearing all black. If you really had to, you could hide in the nearest garbage bin. Hiding in the bushes is also a very good option.

You could hid in the shower behind the curtain or, if the bathroom has a closet, hide in there.

You'll either have to get creative with the places you do have or look for another nearby spot to conceal yourself, like a tree, bush, or shed in your yard.