In 'Survivor', what is the name of the hidden immunity item contestants search for?

The hidden immunity item contestants search for in 'Survivor' is the hidden immunity idol. A player who finds and correctly plays it can avoid elimination at Tribal Council.

The idol is usually concealed around a camp or challenge area, sometimes with clues provided to contestants. Its rules have changed over the franchise's history, but the central purpose is protection from votes.

An idol normally must be played before the votes are read. It can protect the person who plays it and, in some versions or situations, other players selected by that contestant.

The hidden immunity idol is different from the immunity necklace awarded to an individual winner of a challenge. It is also different from a vote-stealing or extra-vote advantage, which changes voting power rather than directly canceling votes.