A deceptively difficult new brainteaser challenges movie lovers to name ten festive films based on illustrations of their main characters.
UK-based company Hammonds Furniture created the puzzle to put idle minds to the test as many people prepare to binge watch their favourite Christmas movies over the next few days.
A tricky challenge for even the most eagle-eyed players, the brainteaser shows the much-loved characters enjoying festive activities in a snowy scene.
The creators have revealed there’s a 32-second record to beat – but can you solve the challenge quicker?
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A tricky new brainteaser created by UK-based company Hammonds Furniture, challenges film buffs to name ten classic Christmas movies based on illustrations of their main characters
CLUES
1. This is the story of Buddy, who takes a trip to New York to find his father. But do you know the name of the film?
2. Your heart will grow three times its size when watching this film…
3. This film is about a Father Christmas you would not want a visit from!
4. A tale of a little boy setting traps about his house to catch intruders – what’s not to love?
5. A heart-warming story of love, generosity, and an angel called Clarence.
6. Is it a Christmas film or a Halloween film? Why not both?
7. When Christmas and lawyers combine, you get this classic Christmas film.
8. Turbo Man is the hottest selling toy of the year, but when they’re all sold out on Christmas Eve, Howard will go to any lengths to find one for his son.
9. A classic tale of Christmas, redemption, and social injustice… starring a family of frogs and pigs.
10. A detective must save his estranged wife from a hostage situation…this is a Christmas film, right?
Have you found all 10? Or maybe you’ve given up and need to know the answers? If so, scroll down.
ANSWERS
1. Elf
2. The Grinch
3. Bad Santa
4. Home Alone
5. It’s a Wonderful Life
6. The Nightmare Before Christmas
7. Miracle on 34th Street
8. Jingle All the Way
9. The Muppets Christmas Carol
10. Die Hard
The much-loved classic Christmas films: 1. Elf, 2. The Nightmare Before Christmas, 3. Die Hard, 4. The Grinch, 5. Home Alone, 6. Jingle All The Way, 7. It’s A Wonderful Life, 8. The Muppets Christmas Carol, 9. Bad Santa, 10. Miracle on 34th Street
Another tricky new brainteaser challenges players to find Santa Claus somewhere in a snowy scene.
The festive-themed graphic, created by UK-based firm Ripe Caravans, asks puzzlers to find Father Christmas in a busy caravan park.
The current record stands at an impressive 23 seconds. So, can you find him any faster?
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The festive-themed graphic, created by specialist caravan insurer Ripe Caravans, challenges puzzlers to track down Santa in a snowy caravan scene.
With so many holidaymakers huddled together, puzzlers could be forgiven for finding this challenge a little harder than most.
And if you’re struggling to spot the main man, try taking a closer look toward the bottom right-hand corner.
Need another clue? He is poking his head through the door…
If you’re struggling to spot the main man, try taking a closer look toward the bottom right-hand corner
But if you want more seek-and-find fun this next tricky festive brainteaser challenges pet owners to find the 14 hidden hazards in a family home.
The vibrant puzzle, created by UK-based animal medication firm Animed Direct, aims to raise awareness of the dangers that can be found in a typical home, particularly around the festive season.
There are 14 hazards hidden within this festive house – ranging from food to plants and decorations.
So can you find them all?
UK-based animal medication provider Animed Direct has created this tricky brainteaser challenging puzzlers to find 14 common household hazards that pose a danger to your pets over Christmas
While the house doesn’t appear to be particularly cluttered, the real challenge is working out what things inside a home could be dangerous to your beloved animals.
What makes this brainteaser even more tricky is the house being split across two floors, so you have even more ground to cover.
Try keeping your eyes open for things that an animal might be interested in or could easily get into its mouth.
Have you found all 14? Or maybe you’ve given up and need to know where the rest are?
There they are! Did you manage to locate all 14 hazards? If not, which ones did you miss out on?
The answers are: Mistletoe, real Christmas trees, grapes, Christmas pudding, nuts and chestnuts, stuffing, alcohol, avocados, turkey bones, vegetables, chocolate, sweets, coffee and tea.
Did you enjoy this puzzle? Why not try this one too where you have to search for the mute button hidden in the video call.
The vexing challenge has been created by UK-based event insurance provider Protectivity, who made the puzzle after phrases like ‘sorry I was on mute’ became commonplace in 2020.
With only one hidden symbol to find, puzzlers will have to look extra closely at the fiendish puzzle to spot the mute button.
With no record to beat, could you become the fastest puzzler to complete the challenge?
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UK-based event insurance provider Protectivity has created a fiendishly tricky new seek-and-find puzzle tasking players to spot the hidden mute button
After a year spent on video calls, it hasn’t come as a surprise that many Christmas parties this year will be spent over Zoom.
With this in mind, the insurance provider recommended making your call more exciting by trying cocktail making, a Murder Mystery party, Christmas karaoke or a virtual secret santa to make the event more enjoyable.
If you’re struggling to find the button, turn your attention to the bottom right corner of the virtual party.
If you still haven’t spotted the pesky mute button, scroll down to find the answer.
Found it yet? The mute button is located in the bottom right corner of the festive Zoom scene
Beaten the last test? Another fiendish brainteaser challenges puzzlers to find the only red-nosed reindeer in a busy festive scene.
The puzzle, created by London-based discount code provider Savoo, shows a herd of reindeer with brightly-coloured noses prancing through the snow.
There is a 30-second record to beat – do you think you can do it?
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A brainteaser challenges puzzlers to find the only red-nosed reindeer in a busy festive scene
With so many reindeer covering this wintery scene, locating the one animal with a red nose can be quite tricky.
The puzzle is made harder by the addition of wrapped presents covered in different coloured paper and decorative bows.
Need a clue? Try searching towards the bottom right area of the puzzle.
Think you’ve found the ruby reindeer? Or are you completely stumped? Scroll down to find the answer!
There he is! The red-nosed reindeer is leaning down towards the bottom-right corner of the picture. Did you manage to find him within 30 seconds?
If you liked that brainteaser, why not give this challenging puzzle a go?
The puzzle, created by UK-based communications firm Moneypenny, challenges players to find the single telephone hidden among the speech bubbles.
There is a 55-second record to beat – so can you find it any faster?
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Players are tasked with tracking down the phone symbol hidden among the sea of ‘hellos’
With such a busy scene, puzzlers could be forgiven for finding this challenge a little harder than most.
But if you’re struggling, try taking a closer look toward the bottom right-hand side of the screen.
Need another clue? Check out what is nestled between ‘Hola’ and ‘Bongu’.
Scroll down to look at the answer below if you’ve given up or want to check whether you’ve got it right.
The phone can be seen nestled between ‘Hola’ and ‘Bongu’. The time to beat was 55 seconds – but did you find it any faster?
But if you want more seek-and-find fun this next tricky festive brainteaser challenges you to spot the only grumpy child in a bustling Christmas market
The illustration, created by UK-based Rimmers Music, tasks you with finding the unhappy attendee who is covering his ears with mittens.
The current record stands at three minutes – but can you solve it any quicker?
The illustration, created by UK-based Rimmers Music, tasks you with finding the unhappy attendee who is covering his ears with mittens
The scene is bustling with layered-up locals shopping for presents, holding sheets of music and clinking mugs of mulled wine – making it almost impossible to spot the boy in the crowd.
But, if you’re struggling, try focussing your attentions to around the base of the Christmas tree.
Need another clue? He is dressed all in green…
The boy can be found standing between the base of the Christmas tree and the wooden cabin selling sweet treats
And this isn’t the only festive brainteaser on offer with the puzzle below released in a bid to get the nation into the Christmas spirit.
The festive-themed graphic, created by UK-based home furnishings retailer Terrys, challenges puzzlers to track down the only nutcracker without a moustache.
However, the current record stands at an impressive 46 seconds. So, can you find him any faster?
A brainteaser, created by UK-based home furnishings retailer Terrys, challenges players to track down the only nutcracker without a moustache (pictured)
With so many nutcracker men huddled together, puzzlers could be forgiven for finding this challenge a little harder than most.
And if you’re struggling to spot the man without facial hair lurking in the crowd, try taking a closer look toward the left-hand corner.
Need another clue? He is dressed all in blue…
If you’re struggling to spot the man without facial hair lurking in the crowd, try taking a closer look toward the left-hand corner (answer pictured)
Sill keen for more? The below puzzle challenges players to spot the six Christmas presents hidden in the cosy scene.
Online furniture store Furniturebox created the baffling brainteaser to spread some festive fun, despite celebrations being a little different this year.
The colourful illustration is filled with similar objects that are sure to distract even the most eagle-eyed puzzlers.
It takes an average of 90 seconds to find them all – but how fast can you do it in?
Online furniture store Furniturebox created the baffling brainteaser for puzzlers to spot the six hidden Christmas presents
If you’re struggling to spot the presents lurking in the living room scene try taking a closer look toward the fire place.
Still can’t spot them? Some of the others can be found sitting on the rug…
Scroll down to look at the answer below if you’ve given up or want to check whether you’ve got it right.
The colourful illustration is filled with similar objects to distract even the most eagle-eyed puzzlers
This next challenge tasks you with finding the robot disguised as a snowman in a vibrant winter scene.
The illustration, created by UK-based electronics company RS Component, is made all the more difficult by the fact that there are a number of other snowmen dressed and on display in the scene.
Do you have what it takes to spot the frosty robot from the real snowmen?
Do you have what it takes to find the snowman hiding in this Winter scene in a brainteaser created by electronics company RS Components?
Try your luck and scroll down to find the right answer circled below.
Struggling? The best way to find the robot snowman is to focus on each accessories each snowman is wearing in the picture, some wear hats, other have scarves and one has…!
Need a little extra help? Focus your attention to the right of the picture.
Think you found it or giving up? Find the answer below, along with other brainteasers to keep your brain working.
The snowman robot was hiding behind the largest Christmas tree, and was recognisable thanks to the camera on its head