How do I control Hippo Detective on a tablet?

Tap an item to apply it, drag to move things around, and swipe to scroll through option panels. No keyboard is needed.

Is there a time limit?

Usually not. Styling and design games let you take as long as you like. A few cooking or serving games add a timer for extra challenge.

Yes. A reset or new button is normally in the menu. You can also refresh the page, though that may clear anything not yet saved.

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Hippo Detective

Hippo Detective is a very fun game.

4.3

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Runs in your browser · no download

Category: Girls
Score: 4.3
Device: Mobile + Desktop
Access: Free Play
Controls: Touch + Keyboard
Type: HTML5 Game

The guide

Overview

Hippo Detective is a very fun game. The city is full of crises. Several crimes were reported to detective Hippo today. She usually prefers working alone. But because you are a kind and clever kid, she would like to have a try to cooperate with you. Come and help her catch all the criminals. Be careful cause each criminal is very foxy. Have a good time.

Choosing an outfit, a hairstyle, a color scheme, a recipe. These games are about decisions you make for fun rather than under pressure. A typical session opens with a character or scene, offers a menu of options, and lets you mix them until something looks right. Some add a small story or a client with a request. Most just let you play with the possibilities.

How to play

1Open the first category of options, such as hair or walls, and tap through them to see each one applied live.
2Move to the next category once the first looks right. Changes stack, so you can go back and adjust anything.
3If the game gives you a brief or a theme, keep it visible and check your choices against it before finishing.
4Press the finish, done or camera button to see your result and, in many games, save or share it.

Features

Free to play, nothing to install, no account needed
Loads in the browser tab and opens full screen when you press Play
Plays best with the phone turned sideways or on a wider screen
Touch controls on phones and tablets, mouse and keyboard on a computer
Listed under Girls

Why it's worth a go

There is something quietly satisfying about making a thing look exactly the way you want. Hippo Detective gives you the tools and gets out of the way. It is free, runs in a browser tab with no install, and works on a phone, which is where most people play it.

Who it's for

Girls and anyone else who enjoys fashion, makeovers, cooking or interior design. Young children can play with help; older children and teens will manage alone. Adults looking for a calm creative outlet also fit.

FAQs

How do I control Hippo Detective on a tablet?: Tap an item to apply it, drag to move things around, and swipe to scroll through option panels. No keyboard is needed.
Is there a time limit?: Usually not. Styling and design games let you take as long as you like. A few cooking or serving games add a timer for extra challenge.
Can I start over?: Yes. A reset or new button is normally in the menu. You can also refresh the page, though that may clear anything not yet saved.