To win the hide-and-seek minigame in *Pragmata*, you must find Diana within the 60-second time limit while inside the Shelter. This optional activity is a social interaction that builds rapport between the protagonists, Hugh and Diana, and is required to unlock the “Peekaboo” trophy/achievement.

## Unlocking the Hide-and-Seek Minigame
The minigame is not available at the start of the game. You must progress through the main story and interact with Diana regularly to trigger it.

* **Story Progression:** You typically unlock the option around **Sector 04: Lunum Mines**. Some players report it appearing as early as the end of Sector 03 or during the Mass Production Array segment, depending on interaction frequency.
* **Interaction Requirements:** You must consistently talk to Diana every time you return to the Shelter. If you have a backlog of unread dialogue, the “Play” option will not appear until you have exhausted her current conversation cycles.
* **Read Earth Memories (REMs):** Gifting Diana REM collectibles found during missions is a primary driver for unlocking this feature. These items also serve as physical objects in the Shelter that Diana can use as hiding spots.

## How to Start the Game
Once the requirements are met, follow these steps to initiate the round:
1. Approach Diana in the **Shelter hub**.
2. Interact with her to bring up the dialogue menu.
3. Select the **”Play”** option (located below the standard “Talk” button).
4. Confirm the prompt to begin. Diana will run off to hide while the screen briefly fades or Hugh covers his eyes, and a **60-second timer** will appear on the HUD.

## Winning Strategies and Search Patterns
Because the Shelter is a relatively contained environment, winning is straightforward if you follow a systematic search path.

### 1. Listen for Audio Cues
Diana is not a silent hider. She will frequently call out to Hugh or giggle during the countdown.
* **Directional Audio:** Use headphones if possible. The game utilizes spatial audio to indicate which corner of the Shelter she is in.
* **Voice Frequency:** If you are far away, her voice will be faint. As you approach the correct object, her “hints” become louder and more frequent.

### 2. Prioritize REM Objects
Diana almost exclusively hides behind or inside the “Read Earth Memory” items you have gifted her.
* **The Slide:** This is one of the most common hiding spots. Check both behind the ladder and underneath the slide itself.
* **Consoles and Terminals:** Check the gaps between the large computer banks and the outer walls.
* **The Bed/Sleeping Area:** She often crouches behind the partition or the foot of the bed.

### 3. Check the Perimeter
Diana rarely hides in the center of the room. She tends to stick to the outer walls and shadows.
* **Outer Walls:** Run a lap around the circular perimeter of the Shelter immediately.
* **Shelter Entrance:** Occasionally, she will “hide” in plain sight near the entrance airlock or behind the equipment crates near the landing pad.

### 4. The “Found” Prompt
Simply looking at Diana is not enough to win. Once you spot her:
* Move within close proximity (roughly 1–2 meters).
* Wait for the **interaction prompt** to appear over her head.
* Press the indicated button (e.g., Square on PS5, X on Xbox) to “tag” her and end the timer.

## Rewards and Replayability
* **Peekaboo Trophy/Achievement:** Winning the game for the first time grants this achievement.
* **Rapport:** Successfully finding her contributes to the hidden “Bond” stat, which can affect certain flavor text and idle animations in the Shelter.
* **Replaying:** After the first win, you can replay hide-and-seek periodically. While there are no further mechanical rewards or items, it remains a way to see unique character interactions and dialogue.