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The Lantern Carrier Enters the Dry-Dock Arena

Use this printable hidden picture for a Halloween search-and-find activity for adults (18+). Find 12 hidden objects, including giant pumpkin lantern, ring signal flag and folding earmuffs. Difficulty: hard (L4). Includes Color / Line art / Answer key. Use Line art for coloring. Check your finds with the Answer key. Browser printing can also save as PDF. Scene: The Lantern Carrier Enters the Dry-Dock Arena.

A heavy four-legged cargo mech stands in a disused dry dock converted into a Halloween arena. A giant pumpkin lantern is secured to its low saddle with straps.

Difficulty: L4
Suggested age: 18+ years
Art style: Heavy Industrial Mecha
Hidden objects: 12
Format: Printable Color, line art & answer key

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Can you find them all?

giant pumpkin lantern
ring signal flag
folding earmuffs
boat-shaped snack box
long-handled umbrella
ribbed water flask
coiled rescue rope
padded seat mat
windsock
slim monocular
hand-cranked noisemaker
canvas utility bag

A little about this puzzle

A heavy four-legged cargo mech stands in a disused dry dock converted into a Halloween arena. A giant pumpkin lantern is secured to its low saddle with straps. A signal operator raises a ring flag within the safety rail while spectators watch from stepped seating. A signal shed, bollard, cranes and dock walls complete the industrial setting.

Make it your own

Search on your own, compare discoveries with a partner, or color the line art after finding the objects. Keep the Answer key separate until you are ready to check.

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Objects to spot and describe

Read the 12 object labels before searching. Compare shapes and small details, then describe how each object blends into the scene.

Object words and observation prompts for this puzzle
Word	Meaning or search cue	Say it
giant pumpkin lantern	Find the object named giant pumpkin lantern. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say giant pumpkin lantern aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
ring signal flag	Find the object named ring signal flag. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say ring signal flag aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
folding earmuffs	Find the object named folding earmuffs. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say folding earmuffs aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
boat-shaped snack box	Find the object named boat-shaped snack box. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say boat-shaped snack box aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
long-handled umbrella	Find the object named long-handled umbrella. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say long-handled umbrella aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
ribbed water flask	Find the object named ribbed water flask. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say ribbed water flask aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
coiled rescue rope	Find the object named coiled rescue rope. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say coiled rescue rope aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
padded seat mat	Find the object named padded seat mat. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say padded seat mat aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
windsock	Find the object named windsock. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say windsock aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
slim monocular	Find the object named slim monocular. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say slim monocular aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
hand-cranked noisemaker	Find the object named hand-cranked noisemaker. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say hand-cranked noisemaker aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
canvas utility bag	Find the object named canvas utility bag. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say canvas utility bag aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?

Write a short list of the object names, or describe one find while a partner guesses the word. Then return to the picture and look for the next object. See the how-to-play guide for more ways to use the pages.

Printing tips for this puzzle

What is in the three pages?: Page 1 is Color for a picture search, page 2 is Line art for finding and coloring, and page 3 is the Answer key. Switching the preview above does not change this three-page print layout.
Paper size and fit: The print layout uses Letter paper (8.5 × 11 inches) with space around the artwork. For A4, choose Fit to page and check the print preview so every border stays visible. Turn off browser headers and footers to avoid extra dates and URLs.
Print only the page you need: Choose page 2 in the print dialog to print just the Line art. Use it as a coloring sheet or an ink-friendly search page. Choose page 1 for Color, or page 3 for a separate Answer key.
Keep the answer separate: Leave the Answer key on screen until you finish, or print page 3 separately. For a group activity, use individual search pages so everyone can mark their own discoveries at their own pace.
Save a copy from your browser: After the three images finish loading, choose Print and select your printer or Save as PDF. Check the selected page numbers before saving. Personal, family and your own classroom or group use follow the site terms.

Questions about this puzzle

How many objects are hidden in this puzzle?

There are 12 objects to find: giant pumpkin lantern, ring signal flag, folding earmuffs, boat-shaped snack box, long-handled umbrella, ribbed water flask, coiled rescue rope, padded seat mat, windsock, slim monocular, hand-cranked noisemaker, canvas utility bag. Use the separate Answer key when you are ready to check their locations.

What age is this puzzle for?

This puzzle is suggested for adults ages 18+.

Can I print only the line art page?

Yes. Choose page 2 in the three-page print dialog. Line art can be used on its own for finding and coloring. Page 1 is Color and page 3 is the Answer key.

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