Pickers

As someone who enjoys going to pawn shops and op shops for second hand items, I actually really enjoyed this game.

[h1]Pickers[/h1] ...is a hidden object game. Travel across the United States to visit various collectors and hoarders, bargaining for items with which to turn a profit. [h1]⚙ [u]Game Description & Mechanics[/u] ⚙[/h1] You visit different areas looking for items to purchase. Each item is part of a specific category: Military Memorabilia, Kitchen Appliance, Furniture, Sports Collectible, and more. Some items will be in perfect shape, some will require investments to restore them, and some will be incomplete and will need to be paired with another item to maximize the resale value. You can acquire 7 items per day to bring back to your store to restore, evaluate, sell or auction off. Each day, there are top categories of items that are considered hot, and you get a cash bonus if all items acquired that day are hot. While every area you visit is filled with trinkets you can pick up, drop down or purchase, every area will offer the traditional hidden object puzzle: a screenful of clutter, among which you must find a specific list of items. Upon completing the puzzle, you get an item for free, likely (but not assuredly) an item from the hot category. Those zones do not fill back up, and…

I have no idea how i got so much value out of a 'find and click' game, but here you go. Maybe its because there is actually a small amount of strategy involved in terms of when to buy and when to sell? Whatever. It was worth the money, somehow. I literally cant explain why.

Pickers is a casual hidden object and business simulation game developed by MumboJumbo and published by Accelerate Games that transforms treasure hunting into a satisfying cycle of exploration, collecting, negotiation, and business growth. Instead of limiting itself to the familiar structure of locating hidden objects across static scenes, the game expands the formula by incorporating shop management and profit-building mechanics that create a stronger sense of progression. The result is an experience that blends observation skills with light strategy systems, offering more depth than a standard hidden object adventure while maintaining accessibility for casual players. The premise places players in control of Rusted Gold, an expanding business dedicated to finding forgotten valuables hidden in abandoned locations and turning those discoveries into financial success. Players travel through multiple environments searching for antiques, collectibles, and overlooked treasures tucked away inside storage buildings, old properties, barns, and neglected spaces filled with hidden opportunities. Every location represents a chance to uncover something valuable while strengthening a growing …

It's not bad for what it is. Cozy and relaxing enough to play for a couple of hours in a run. You find items in a garage and then sell them. A smart idea to justify the hidden object thing. Nothing impressive, just casual fun

Was really excited that this went on a sale because I'm a big fan of Barnfinders, but oh my gosh it's like playing a slide show. Something is seriously wrong with the framerate. The code hasn't been touched in 10 years, so this really needs a fix before I buy again.