Dialogue is Important

• The first time you play a level, listen to what the characters tell you. Hints and clues about how to proceed are often given through dialogue. Some of the characters talk a lot. You might get bored and decide to skip the dialogue. Do this only if you've played the level before and know what the character has to say.
  
  

Look for Shimmering Lights

• During seek and find portions of the game, you'll notice some items shimmer when you mouse over them. The effect looks like a shower of small twinkling stars. When you see this, it means the shimmering item needs your attention. For example, a shimmering drawer needs you to open it. Inside you'll find an important clue or item to help you advance in the game. If you ever get stuck, retrace your steps to see if you missed a shimmering item.
  
  

Get Anything You Can

• Many tasks in Mushroom Age require you to find certain objects. You might need a key to open a door or a gas can to use a lawn mower. It's important to put items in your backpack, even if you think you don't need them. Chances are you will need the item later in the game. You can avoid retracing your steps if you pick up items as you find them.
  
  

Look Everywhere

• Items are often hidden in unlikely places. Sometimes you'll have to look behind or inside of items to find what you need. It's best to look everywhere to find items because they can be hidden in the most unlikely places. You'll have to do things like open curtains or turn on lights to reveal objects hidden in the shadows. Items can also be found tucked away in lampposts, buried in graveyards or underneath carpets.
  
  

Pay Attention to Shapes

• When searching for a silhouette item, its shape is more important than its position. The position of an item can change, but its shape cannot. A lamp silhouette that appears upside-down in your clue notebook will likely appear right-side up in the scene. The odd positioning makes it difficult to decipher the actual shape. Mentally visualizing a silhouette in various positions helps.