Tools

There are 6 tools available to use when investigating pictures and puzzles. Each tool's function remains the same for every picture in every available mode, but some do vary in puzzles.

Tools may be available to win after a successful investigation of certain pictures. Tools can also be won as a reward for combining certain collections. If you are stuck, tools can be bought in the shop for either crystals or coins.

Types of Tools

There are currently 6 tools available in the game:

Explorer's Eye
Compass
Dynamite
Torch
Lantern
Time Machine

Some tools, such as the Torch and Lantern can only be used in certain Picture Modes. Other tools, such as the Explorer's Eye, may have different functions in Puzzles than in Pictures.

Tools can be won for successful investigations of Pictures and Puzzle games. They can also be rewards for combining collections, and for achieving certain awards. Tools can also be bought in the shop for both coins and crystals.

Tools during Picture investigations

Explorer's Eye

In all game modes, the Explorer's Eye tool will point out 1 object when used. The object will light up for a few seconds after the Explorer's Eye finds it.

Compass pointing to Eagle Statuette in Crashed Plane
As the compass gets close to the Eagle Statuette, the item lights up and the compass needle starts to spin.

In Night Mode the Explorer's Eye will point to an object even if it is in a darkened portion of the picture. The object will light up revealing its location, and you can tap the object to find it without moving the light circle to its location.

The Explorer's Eye tool will simultaneously point out and light up both objects in a pair if used in Pairs mode.

Compass

In all Picture modes, the Compass tool will point to an object on the list of items to be found for 30 seconds.

You can move the compass around the picture. As the compass gets close to the object it is pointing at that object will light up. When the compass is on top of the object, the compass needle will spin around.

In Night mode, if you place the compass within the light circle, the light circle will move with the compass as you move it around the picture. Note: The Spring 2015 update has removed this feature from the game, and you can now no longer move the light circle and the compass at the same time. You must move them separately.

In Pairs mode, the compass tool will light up both pairs when you drag it close to one object in a pair. When you press one of the pairs the other will stop being illuminated, so it is better to press the second object in the pair, not the one the compass is pointing to first to save time when looking for pairs. If you press the first object in the pair being pointed at by the compass first, the compass will then point towards the second pair until you miss tap or find it.

Torch

The torch can only be used in Night mode. The Torch lights the entire picture for 35 seconds

Lantern

The Lantern can only be used in Night mode. The lantern doubles the light circle radius for 30 seconds.

Buddhas Square night2 — Lantern being used in night mode in Buddha's Square to increase the size of the light circle

Dynamite

In all Picture modes, the dynamite tool will remove up to 3 objects from the picture at a time.

In Pieces mode the dynamite will only remove pieces of the object you are currently looking for, so if you only have 1 or 2 pieces of that object remaining, the dynamite will only remove those pieces and not any pieces of the next object you must find. This is also true for researching a picture with the scroll-eater anomaly. The dynamite will only remove the current item listed, as only one item is listed at a time.

Time Machine

In all Picture modes, the Time Machine tool will add 45 extra seconds to your time limit.

Tools during Puzzles

Some tools will have slightly different functions in Puzzle games than they do in Picture investigations, and not all tools are available to use during Puzzle games:

Blocks

There are two tools available to use while playing Blocks.

Using a Time Machine in Blocks will add 45 seconds to the timer.

Using an Explorer's Eye in Blocks will remove a random brown block from the game board.

Pipes

Memory2 — The Explorer's Eye reveals all the images in Memory Match for 3 seconds

There are two tools available in to use in Pipes.

The Time Machine adds 45 seconds to the game timer.

The Explorer's Eye will randomly rotate either one or two blocks into its correct position.

Memory Match

There are two tools available to use in Memory Match.

The Time Machine adds 45 seconds to the game's timer.

The Explorer's Eye overturns all cards revealing their images for 3 seconds.

Gem Match

There are two tools available to use in Gem Match.

The Time Machine will add 45 seconds to the game timer.

The Explorer's Eye will randomly remove one yellow border from the game board.

Finding Tools

Some tools can be given as rewards for successful investigations of pictures. All tools can be won as rewards for combining collections or achieving certain awards in the game. Occasionally, you will receive a tool as a random thank you gift from a friend. Below is a list of collections that reward tools, the item created, number of tools rewarded, coins and Artifact association. See the individual collection pages, List of Collections, List of Collection Items, and List of Combining Element Requirements for more information. For full award information see the List of Award Levels.

Collections that reward Tools

Collection #	Collection Name	Item created	Tool	Coins	Artifact
2	Wisdom of the Library	Book Set	Compass x1	750	Money Tree
5	A Set of Toy Soldiers	Toy soldiers	Compass x2	1500	Money Tree
6	Stargazer's Artifacts	Observatory model	Explorer's Eye x1	1750	N/A
13	Dark Dwellings	"Dark Dwellings" book	Torch x1	3500	Symbol of Success
14	Athlete's Equipment	Soccer Trophy	Compass x2	3750	Magister's Amulet
15	Exotic Eggs	Phoenix Egg	Lantern x1	4000	N/A
17	Honorary Medals	Medal Collection	Time Machine x2	4500	N/A
18	Ancient Arsenal	Assembled Arsenal	Compass x3	4750	Time Talisman
19	Birds of Paradise	Canary Cage	Compass x3	5000	N/A
20	Assortment of Sweets	Box of Chocolates	Explorer's Eye x2	5250	N/A
23	Beautiful Music	Music Award	Time Machine x3	6000	Magister's Amulet
25	Virtuous Armor	Golden Knight	Lantern x2	6500	Magister's Amulet
29	Instruments of Time	Hourglass of the Order	Explorer's Eye x3	7500	Time Talisman
33	Law and Order	Police Officer Statue	Dynamite x5	8500	N/A
38	Italian Cuisine	Pizza	Explorer's Eye x2	1500	N/A
39	Ghost Town (Collection)	Dead Man's Treasure	Lantern x2	2000	N/A
40	Polar Fauna	Reindeer	Time Machine x5	2500	N/A
41	Amusement park	Rollers	Dynamite x5	3000	N/A
42	Wishmasters	Falling star	Torch x4	3500	N/A
48	Sunshower	Mushroom soup	Time Machine x5	9500	N/A
50	Tarot Cards	Fool	Dynamite x5	10000	N/A
52	Music Boxes	Ballerina	Lantern x5	10000	N/A
54	Princess's Things	Gold princess	Torch x5	10000	N/A
77	Weapons against monsters	Arsenal against monsters	Explorer's Eye x5	15000	N/A
79	Charging device	Accumulating rotor	Compass x5	15500	N/A
81	The set of the traveling	Traveler's Backpack	Lantern x2	16000	N/A
83	Wooden toys	Wooden box	Dynamite x2	16500	N/A
85	Vinyl records	Classical music	Time Machine x2	17000	N/A
87	Wooden dinnerware	Complete set	Torch x2	17500	N/A
93	Cowboy's clothes	Complete cowboy outfit	Explorer's Eye x7	19000	N/A
95	Cowboy's weapons	Complete cowboy kit	Compass x7	19500	N/A
97	Paper origami	Origami "Heart"	Dynamite x4	20000	N/A
122	Fairy tale animals	Set of fairy tale animals	Explorer's Eye x8	10000	N/A
126	Keyboard instruments	Pipe organ	Lantern x5	5000	N/A
127	Geniuses of poetry	Bust of William Shakespeare	Compass x5	5000	N/A
131	Sights of Seoul	Seoul guidebook	Dynamite x5	5000	N/A
132	Exotic fruits	Fruit basket	Torch x5	N/A	N/A
134	London gentleman	Figure of a gentleman	Explorer's Eye x5	15000	N/A
154	Colored chalk	Set of Colored chalk	Time Machine x5	5000	N/A
159	Convenient boxes	Wooden box	Explorer's Eye x3, Money bag x1	N/A	N/A
162	Sting operation	Composition notebook	Compass x2, Fortune Talisman x1	N/A	N/A
171	Aromatic coffee	Ristretto	Torch x3	7500	N/A
172	Purebred cats	Siberian cat	Time Machine x2	10000	N/A
177	Potion of the present	Crystal clear potion	Dynamite x3	N/A	N/A
181	Storage of the grimoire	Lectern	Time Machine x2	N/A	N/A
184	Family doctor	Medicine chest	Lantern x2	N/A	N/A
187	Varicolored sticky notes	Container for sticky notes	Torch x1	N/A	N/A
190	Christmas decorations	Sprig of mistletoe	Time Machine x1	N/A	N/A
197	Mad Tea Party	Fairy	Lantern x1	N/A	N/A
203	Mountaineering Equipment	Carabiner	Time Machine x1	N/A	N/A
205	Beautiful Flowers	Medinilla	Torch x1	N/A	N/A
244	Anonymous's treasures	Golden bobby pin	Lantern x1	N/A	N/A
245	Photographer's stuff	Camera bag	Torch x1	N/A	N/A
255	Bookmarks	The Order's bookmark	Compass x1	N/A	N/A
257	Phonograph	Phonograph	Time Machine x3	N/A	N/A
262	Pumpkin soup	Pumpkin soup	Time Machine x2	N/A	N/A
263	Invitations	Invitations	Torch x1	N/A	N/A
264	Cozy pillows	Pillow	Lantern x1	N/A	N/A
266	Warm wraps	Woolen wraps	Compass x1	N/A	N/A
270	Pantry staples	Corn grits	Time Machine x3	N/A	N/A
280	Warm gear	Winter outfit	Lantern x3	N/A	N/A
283	Chinese vase	Chinese vase	Time Machine x1	N/A	N/A
288	Convincing evidence	Claire's diary	Torch x1	N/A	N/A
294	Beach postcards	Postcard "Sand castle"	Time Machine x2	N/A	N/A
295	Nutritious salad	Asparagus	Torch x1	N/A	N/A
296	Useful objects	Sugar tongs	Compass x1	N/A	N/A
300	Radio receiver	Radio receiver	Lantern x2	N/A	N/A
301	Roman soldiers	Centurion	Time Machine x3	N/A	N/A
309	The artist's sketches	Lewis's sketchebook	Torch x1	N/A	N/A
312	Invitation postcards	"Canada" postcard	Lantern x2	N/A	N/A
314	Ice statues	Ice lion	Torch x2	N/A	N/A
316	Watermelon smoothie	Watermelon smoothie	Time Machine x2	N/A	N/A
318	Meditation aids	Meditation chair	Time Machine x1	N/A	N/A
327	Potted flowers	Azelea	Torch x1	N/A	N/A
330	Vampire's bride	Christy's costume	Time Machine x2	N/A	N/A
337	Gustav's glasses	Gustav's glasses	Lantern x2	N/A	N/A
341	Watercolor fish	"Mandarinfish"	Compass x2	N/A	N/A
346	Present for Howard	Christmas plaid	Compass x1	N/A	N/A
349	Christmas parfait	Christmas parfait	Torch x2	N/A	N/A
351	Lost valise	Billfold	Torch x3	N/A	N/A
355	Third legend	Painting "Rescue"	Time Machine x1	N/A	N/A
360	Archival photo	Archival photo	Compass x1	N/A	N/A
364	Mountain peaks	Alpinist's diary	Time Machine x2	N/A	N/A
369	Mysterious photos	Office shot	Time Machine x3	N/A	N/A
371	Wooden marionettes	Eavesdropping marionette	Lantern x2	N/A	N/A
378	Garden equipment	Watering can	Torch x1	N/A	Sakuri Talisman
380	Japanese garden	Tea house	Compass x1	N/A	Sakuri Talisman
386	Ancient Mosaic	The "High Tower" mosaic	Torch x1	N/A	Amulet of Peace
389	Modern Art	High-fashion dress	Time Machine x2	N/A	Amulet of Peace
392	False Identity	Fake passport	Lantern x2	N/A	N/A
394	Diary of legendary Explorers	Unknown's legend	Compass x2	N/A	Pathfinder's Amulet
397	Collection of clues	Treasure map	Torch x1	N/A	Pathfinder's Amulet
398	A place in the sun	Beach tent	Time Machine x3	N/A	Sea Amulet
403	Police dog	Dog figurine	Time Machine x1	N/A	N/A
406	Old Photography	Antique album	Lantern x1	N/A	N/A
408	Cure for panic	Salt lamp	Time Machine x1	N/A	N/A
413	Music system	Music system	Compass x1	N/A	N/A
421	Prejudices about the mystical	Practices witchcraft	Compass x1	N/A	N/A
424	"Citizens and Gangsters" game cards	Deck of Cards	Time Machine x1	N/A	N/A
426	Happy farmer	Farmer figure	Compass x5	N/A	Farmer's Amulet
427	Vegetable crop	Huge pumpkin	Torch x3	N/A	Farmer's Amulet
428	Abundant harvest	Huge watermelon	Explorer's Eye x1	N/A	Farmer's Amulet
429	Staff of fertility	Staff of fertility	Dynamite x2	N/A	Farmer's Amulet
430	Harvest festival	Pumpkin pie	Dynamite x2	N/A	Farmer's Amulet
431	Tricky treats	Jack-o-lantern cookies	Lantern x3	N/A	N/A
436	Winner's laurel	Winner's laurel	Dynamite x3	N/A	N/A
439	Reliable safes	Richard's safe	Torch x1	N/A	N/A
440	Living books	Caged books	Time Machine x1	N/A	Photographer's Amulet
444	Deal with the Ghost	The Ghost's contract	Compass x1	N/A	N/A
453	James' puzzle solution	Tesseract	Lantern x3	N/A	N/A
459	Traveler's belongings	Train ticket	Torch x3	N/A	Engineer's Amulet
462	Model train	Luxury Express	Time Machine x1	N/A	Engineer's Amulet
465	Holiday adornments	Card tree	Explorer's Eye x1	N/A	N/A
471	Desk pendulums	Perpetual pendulum	Dynamite x3	N/A	N/A
476	In search of adventure	Metal detector	Compass x3	N/A	Amulet of Friendly Aid
475	Stone statues	Dragon statues	Time Machine x3	N/A	N/A
479	Masters' photos	Outstanding collage	Lantern x4	N/A	N/A
483	Golden masterpieces	Phoenix necklace	Torch x1	N/A	Amulet of Friendly Aid
490	The power of democracy	Meeting minutes	Torch x2	N/A	N/A
494	Invisible guest	Fairytale house	Lantern x3	N/A	Woodlander's Amulet
496	Multifarious snowflakes	magig snowflake	Compass x5	N/A	Woodlander's Amulet
497	Secrets of Gustav's book	Hidden chapter	Time Machine x1	N/A	N/A
500	Dietrich's things	Ratselschmidt's cane	Lantern x1	N/A	N/A
502	Allies' business cards	Business card holder	Time Machine x1	N/A	N/A
507	Key of mechanisms	Key of mechanisms	Time Machine x1	N/A	N/A
515	Memories of a friend	Lost Letter	Compass x1	N/A	N/A
518	True hunter	Hunter's sash	Time Machine x1	N/A	Great Hunter's Amulet
521	Old books	Scroll with a picture	Explorer's Eye x1	N/A	Dragon's Amulet
522	Inventions of China	Zhuri figurine	Dynamite x2	N/A	Dragon's Amulet
524	Monkey King	Monkey King statuette	Torch x3	N/A	Dragon's Amulet
525	Model aircrafts	Seaplane	Lantern x3	N/A	Avator's Amulet
526	Mysterious Mr. Connors	Ring binder	Time Machin x1	N/A	Aviator's Amulet
533	African masks	Ritual masks	Torch x1	N/A	N/A
534	Detective's desk	Detective's trench coat	Lantern x1	N/A	N/A
535	Supernatural crime	Rusty safe	Dynamite x1	N/A	N/A
546	Spy gadgets	Reticule	Lantern x1	N/A	N/A
548	Chemistry equipment	Hard case	Time machine x1	N/A	N/A
553	Lewis's things	Lewis's bag	Explorer's Eye x1	N/A	N/A
555	Log cabin supplies	Chest	Torch x2	N/A	Amulet of the Forest
556	Wildlife photography	Camera gun	Explorer's Eye x1	N/A	Amulet of the Forest
557	Naturalist's equipment	Naturalist's backpack	Compass x3	N/A	Amulet of the Forest
562	Marine navigation	Logbook	Dynamite x3	N/A	Coral Amulet
565	Farmer's tools	Millstones	Torch x1	N/A	N/A
569	Invisible observer	Camouflage canopy	Explorer's Eye x1	N/A	Artist's Amulet
578	Investigation map	Investigation map	Lantern x1	N/A	N/A
579	Inconspicuous pursuit	The Order's address	Compass x1	N/A	N/A
582	Heirlooms	Family coat of arms	Time Machine x1	N/A	N/A
583	Criminalist's case	Criminalist's case	Dynamite x1	N/A	N/A
588	Control system	Bearing indicator	Compass x3	N/A	Secret of Time Amulet
589	Survival kit	Lifeboat	Lantern x3	N/A	Secret of Time Amulet
591	Temporal paradox	McDougale's device	Time Machine x3	N/A	Secret of Time Amulet
596	Mosaic picture	Mosaic picture	Explorer's Eye x3	N/A	Sacred Bird Amulet
597	To Richard from Gustav	Postcard with cipher	Torch x3	N/A	Prophecies Amulet
599	Stations of Europe	Railways of Europe	Explorer's Eye x1	N/A	N/A
602	Artist's supplies (2)	Sketch box	Dynamite x2	N/A	N/A
607	Price of absurdity	Floating table	Time Machine x2	N/A	N/A
618	World of butterflies	Insectariun	Lantern x3	N/A	N/A
619	Color and personality	Restored card	Compass x2	N/A	N/A
622	Life of the Vikings	Viking's sword	Torch x3	N/A	Horn of Fate Amulet
623	Saga of times	Saga of times	Time Machine x2	N/A	Horn of Fate Amulet
624	First sea conquerors	Drakkar bow	Compass x2	N/A	Horn of Fate Amulet
627	Director's screenplay	"Epilogue sequence"	Lantern x3	N/A	Witch's Talisman
629	Mystifier's things	Mystifier's diary	Compass x5	N/A	Witch's Talisman
632	Strange finds	Ghost lantern	Lantern x3	N/A	N/A
634	Model building	Mysterious building	Dynamite x2	N/A	Creator's Amulet
636	Scientist's studies	Scientist's studies	Time Machine x3	N/A	Creator's Amulet
638	Alice's photograph	Alice's photograph	Explorer's Eye x2	N/A	N/A
646	Hypnosis psychotechnics	Hynotic objects	Torch x3	N/A	N/A
651	Tracking system	Telephone tracing system	Compass x1	N/A	N/A
653	Sweet assortment	Sweet assortment	Explorer's Eye x1	N/A	Amulet of Fall
654	Exquisite desserts	Dessert stand	Dynamite x2	N/A	Amulet of Fall
656	Confectionery decorations	Delicious decorations	Torch x3	N/A	Amulet of Fall
659	Wondrous celestial body	Christmas star	Lantern x2	N/A	Amulet of Santa
665	Travel through centuries	Frozen clock	Torch x3	N/A	N/A
666	Library finds	Bookshelf	lantern x2	N/A	Achivist's Amulet
667	Rare folios	Notes about everything by A.	Dynamite x3	N/A	Archivist's Amulet
679	Masterful forgeries	Collection of forgeries	Lantern x2	N/A	N/A
680	Doll world	Ruby heart	Time Machine x3	N/A	N/A
686	Exclusive outfit	One-of-a-kind attire	Compass x2	N/A	Actor's Amulet
697	Art therapy	watercolor paint set	Torch x3	N/A	Detective's Amulet
698	Forgery detection	Infared light	Dynamite x3	N/A	Detective's Amulet
701	Plush dolls	Cat doll	Explorer's Eye x2	N/A	New Beginnings Amulet
702	Japanese lunch	Bento box	Compass x1	N/A	New Beginnings Amulet
704	Yozakura party	Picnic basket	Explorer's Eye x1 Cappuccino x1	N/A	New Beginnings Amulet
705	Rätselschmidt files	Karl Rätselschmidt	Explorer's Eye x1	4500	Amulet of Rebirth
706	Rachel’s belongings	Manila envelope	Dynamite x1	N/A	N/A
709	Car break-in	Cardboard box	Explorer's Eye x3	N/A	N/A
706	Missing books	Remote Islands	Compass x1	N/A	Amulet of Rebirth
712	Watercolor series	Locomotive train	Explorer's Eye x3	N/A	N/A
717	Lewis’s recovery	Highlighter	Compass x2	N/A	N/A
719	Healing elixir	Bottle of elixir	Lantern x1 Torch x1	N/A	Amulet of Rebirth
724	Traveler’s necessities	Portable coloring set	Explorer's Eye x2	5000	Amulet of Rebirth
725	Birthday gift	Detectives card	Dynamite x1	N/A	Vital Energy Amulet
726	Family photos	Family photo album	Explorer's Eye x1	2500	Vital Energy Amulet
729	Mastermind's trail	Beautiful gift	Compass x2	N/A	Vital Energy Amulet
731	World of Shadows	Twilight amulet	Explorer's Eye x3	N/A	N/A
734	All that's left	Ribbon	Torch x2 Lantern x1	N/A	N/A
736	Witch's tools	Ceramic crucible	Compass x1 Ice Cream x1	N/A	N/A
737	Remedies and relief	First aid kit	Explorer's Eye x1	2500	N/A
740	Uncle Richard's hints	Fire symbol	Dynamite x2	N/A	Effulgent Amulet
741	Breath of shadows	Toolbox	Explorer's Eye x2	2500	N/A
744	Magical trap	Shadow key	Compass x2	N/A	N/A
746	Shadows of the past	Inquisitor's diary	Torch x1	N/A	Effulgent Amulet
747	Artifacts (Collection)	Hand of Darkness	Explorer's Eye x3	N/A	N/A
748	Enemy's writings	Diary cover	Dynamite x1 Cappuccino x1	N/A	N/A
754	Song of the Sea	Book of genealogy	Explorer's Eye x3	N/A	Diamond Compass
755	Ancient secrets	Book of genealogy	Explorer's Eye x3	N/A	N/A
759	Traitor	Silver goblet	Explorer's Eye x1	2500	N/A
761	Important information	Personal journal	Compass x1 Ice Cream x1	N/A	N/A
762	Sword and magic	Royal bracers	Torch x2 Lantern x1	N/A	Amulet of Glory
769	Gotcha	Key-Shaped Hairpin	Dynamite x2	N/A	Star of Kings
770	Magic Shop	Dreamcatcher	Dynamite x1	N/A	Lion's Amulet
771	Mage's Trap	Cage	Explorer's Eye x1	2500	N/A
774	Dangerous Road	Card Deck	Compass x2	N/A	Lion's Amulet
776	Lethal Lady	Velvet Shoes	Torch x1	2500	N/A
777	Your Majesty	Smoking Pipe	Explorer's Eye x3	N/A	N/A
778	Laughing Jester	Colored Balls	Dynamite x1	2000	N/A
783	Talking with Spirits	Skull	Explorer's Eye x1	2500	Lion's Amulet
785	Harder than Stone	Elephant Figurine	Compass x1 Ice Cream x1	N/A	N/A
786	First Question	Richard's Neckerchief	Torch x2 Lantern x1	N/A	N/A
791	House That Jack Built	Old Clock	Explorer's Eye x2	N/A	Necklace of Memory
792	Trick or Treat	Jack-O'-Lantern pumpkin	Compass x1	N/A	Necklace of Memory
794	Catch Me If You Can	Black Bead	Explorer's Eye x1 Cappuccino x1	N/A	Necklace of Memory
796	Family curse	White rose wreath	Explorer's Eyes x1	2500	N/A
800	Taming the curse	Living water	Time Machine x1	N/A	Spiritual Guide
801	Thief's notes	Cover	Random Instrument x2	N/A	N/A
803	Trump card	Camping backpack	Dynamite x1	N/A	N/A
805	Secrets of an empty villa	Cookbook	Dynamite x1	N/A	Chief's Artifact
809	Feast	Turkey	Compass x1	N/A	Chief's Artifact
811	Into the darkness	Dungeon map	Explorer's Eye x1	2500	N/A
815	Winding path	Peach	Time Machine x1	N/A	N/A
816	Shuffling cards	Pocket Watch	Random Instrument x2	N/A	N/A
818	Castles and dungeons	Rune of freedom	Dynamite x1	N/A	N/A
825	Against his will	Death	Dynamite x1	N/A	N/A
826	Hide and seek with death	Queen card	Explorer'e Eye x1	2500	Ouroboros
829	On the snake's trail	Package	Compass x2	N/A	N/A
831	Behind the scenes	Envelope	Torch x1	2500	N/A
832	Who is fairest of all	Paper doll	Explorer's Eye x3	N/A	Ouroboros
833	Evidence	Detective's report	Dynamite x1	2000	N/A

Pictures and Awards that reward Tools

Tool	Picture	Award
Compass	N/A	Workaholic; Task Commander; Dedicated; Mid-grade; Santa's Elf; Trainee (Level 3); Detective (Level 3); Expert (Level 3); Silhouette Catcher; Silhouette-Tracker; Silhouette Explorer; Sharp Sighted
Lantern	Buddha's Square; Ghost Town	Industrial Strength; Generous Spirit; Risk-Taker; Courageous Clairvoyant
Time Machine	N/A	Mighty Master; Mogul; Expert (Level 4); Valiant Voyeur; Haunted Hunter
Explorer's Eye	N/A	Worker; Dedicated; Silhouette-Hunter; Silhouette-Explorer; Home Defender
Dynamite	N/A	Mechanic; Objective; Industrial Strength; Detective (Level 4)
Torch	N/A	Relentless; Mighty Master; Generous Spirit; Trainee (Level 4)

Note Explorer's Eyes and Compasses removed from picture rewards with the Christmas Magic Update December 2018.

In addition to individual tools, it may also be possible to win chests containing sets of tools in the game. Three chests containing tools are available, the 'Tool Case', which contains 3 of each tool and the 'Tool Box', which contains 10 of each tool and 'Night Detective's Chest, which contains 5 torches and 2 Lanterns:

Chest	Contains	Collections that reward chest	Awards that reward chest
Tool Case	3 of each tool	Poker Combinations	Machinist; Taskmaster; Key Book; Possibility to Solve the Task; Variety of Tasks; 'The Supreme Master of Tasks; Silhouette Knight; Assembling Avenger; Sentinel; One of a Kind; Curse Beater
Tool Box	10 of each tool	N/A	Engineer; Technician; Inventor; Skillful Inventor; Tools; Master of Instruments
Night Detective's Chest	Torch x5, flashlight(Lantern) x2	Board games	N/A

Buying Tools in the Shop

Some tools only require coins to be bought in the shop. This can be a good use of coins won in the game once all new pictures are unlocked. Below is a table of the prices of tools in the shop, in order of affordability:

Tool	Price for 1	Price for 5	Price for 10
Compass	6500 coins	25000 coins	45000 coins
Lantern	6500 coins	25000 coins	45000 coins
Time Machine	12500 coins	50000 coins	90000 coins
Explorer's Eye	1 crystal	4 crystals	7 crystals
Dynamite	10 crystals	40 crystals	70 crystals
Torch	10 crystals	40 crystals	70 crystals

Hints and Tips

The Tooling Around Desktop Award

Three tools - the compass, Lantern and Time Machine, can be bought for coins in the shop. Compasses and Lanterns are cheaper than Time Machines. However, if you are working towards the higher level desktop tools award, which requires using thousands of tools to achieve, the Time Machines are worth the extra coins as many more can be used at a time during a single picture investigation or puzzle game. For example, Lanterns can only be used in Night mode, and last 30 seconds. The most Lanterns you can use in a single picture investigation (which must be in night mode) is 10. Compasses can be used in all picture modes, but again last for 30 seconds. The most Compasses that can be used in Text and Silhouette mode is 6, and the most that can be used in all other Picture modes is 10. Time Machines can be used in a Picture investigation or Puzzle game. There is no limit to how much extra time you can add to a timer other than your own patience and amount of Time Machines in your inventory. This means you can use 100s of Time Machines in one single picture investigation or puzzle game, helping you reach the Tools award objective faster.

Changes to Tools

Seeker's Eye renamed Explorer's Eye

The Harvest and Halloween Update (September 2016) brought a number of name changes to the game, centered around removing the word "Seeker" from the game and replacing it with the word "Explorer". This may have been related to the game developer's (MyTona) second Hidden Object game, which was named Seeker's Notes: Hidden Mystery (previously titled Seeker's Notes: Mysteries of Darkwood), although the change in the Secret Society game was only implemented a year after Seeker's Notes was released.

During this change, the 5th Picture Level "High Seeker" was renamed "High Explorer", the tool "Seeker's Eye" was renamed "Explorer's Eye" and the "Seekers" category (number of Quests completed) of the Top 1000 list was renamed "Explorers".

Note that older images on the wiki will still show the old name "Seeker's Eye" but other than the name, the tool remains the same (function hasn't changed), so the information in the image is still accurate, just with an older name for the tool displayed.

Explorer's Eyes and Compasses Removed from Picture Rewards

The Christmas Magic Update of December 2018, bought many changes to the game. One was the removal of Explorer's Eyes from the 'Can Be Found" list of Venice and Japanese House. The Compass was removed from the 'Can Be Found' list of Polar Station and Throne Room. As of the Christmas Magic Update, only the Lantern is a possible reward for successfully playing a picture, in either Buddha's Square or Ghost Town.