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Developed by AVI Games, the fourth episode of the company's Amazing Weekend series comes with the subtitle of "Search and Replace".  Available in Collector's Edition format, this title comes with an additional 12 bonus levels, exclusive puzzles and wallpaper elements to enhance the appeal of the product once the main levels have been completed.

Following on from the pre-festive release of Rainbow Mosaics - Christmas Helper title, AWIGOR has not wasted too much time in coming up with its next offering in a possible series.  Retaining much of the same title and many of its elements and features, Rainbow Mosaics - Helper New Year is the offering in question and the subject of this next review.

There is a popular saying stating that a picture is worth a thousand words when it comes to the description.  However in this particular case a more appropriate saying would be that a picture could be worth a thousand crimes.  The picture in question is a recent addition to the Ravenholland Grand Art Gallery which forms the focal point of the title Gaslamp Cases 13.

Developed by 8 Floor Games, Myth Finders is a Hidden Object Puzzle solving title.  Providing you with access to various magical realms, the game sets you with puzzle solving problems in order to earn Stars.  These Stars will then open up more details about the realm you are currently exploring and what to expect. Your journey through the game is spread over 70 levels of Hidden Object searching and puzzle solving tasks which will begin in the land of Feriya.

Grandma Games has continued its series of City of Stories with  the Hunter's Heart offering.  Available in Collector's Edition format, this Hidden Object Adventure title bundles a number of extra features to enhance the appeal of the main game.  This game is presented in two episodes spread over books entitled Dark Invader and Hunter's Journey.

Happy Holidays - Christmas Never Ends from Game-On Productions takes you on a journey that covers a variety of puzzles.  Available in Collector's Edition format and a choice of English, French or German, this title presents you with a set of puzzles that need to be solved in order to progress through a series of locations.  Initially the game's content will be based in Germany, USA, Canada, Finland, England and France.

Continuing with its Alchemy Odyssey series, e-Funsoft has released Tears of the Elements.  This second title in this particular series of Match 3 game play can be tackled in either Relaxed or Timed mode.  Following a brief narrated accompaniment, you will be introduced to the story of two young sister, called Elera and Selene, who are seen playing happily together.

Christmas Across America is a Hidden Object title that is available in Collector's Edition format.  Developed by AVI Games, this title takes you on a trip around America as you visit typical scenes depicting celebrations concerning Christmas as held in different areas.  This journey, with the heavy influence imposed on snow bound locations, will take place in places such as California, New York, Central Park and various local festive events.

Combining features found in several different other offerings, Find All Things Christmas brings together puzzle challenges that are placed in a series of locations.  This product, developed by Best Friend Games, entitled Find All Things is available in Collector's Edition format bundling a number of bonus elements which supplement the main game play.

Jixo - Magical Nights continues Mixo's desire to challenge the player's puzzle solving capability.  Available in Collector's Edition format, this title presents the player with a range of puzzles.  These puzzles can be selected by category and then by type as you solve a variety of logic puzzles, Hidden Object scenes and visual challenges. Central to the player's choice of action, this puzzle collection is built around a choice of ten different categories.

Christmas Yarn 4 is a Match 3 game from Kasual Kode.  Available in Collector's Edition format, with a choice of English, French or German languages, this game is set in the town of Glimmerdale which has for the past 50 years benefitted from the glow of a magical Christmas Star.  However at the start of Christmas Yarn, the Christmas Star has disappeared.  As a result you are charged with the task of finding this lost star.

As part of its World Quest series, Lazy Turtle Games has released a Christmas in Europe episode.  As with the other titles in this series, this particular episode spreads its content over five pages holding specific challenges.  Following the pattern established in previous World Quest titles, this content consists of three Hidden Object scenes and a jigsaw puzzle with each one offering the chance to earn Stars that can be used to grant you access to later pages in the game.

With this title in the Mystery of Myths series, Domini Games takes you on a trip to Norway.  Cast in the role of a Ministry of Mysteries agent, Elijah Reed, you will need to encounter ancient magic and the force of Norse Legends as you tackle the Mystery of the Fjords in its Collector’s Edition format of this Hidden Object Adventure game. As usual this Domini Games title allows for a standard set of adjustment option settings.

Christmas Wonderland 16, available in Collector’s Edition format, is the latest addition to Casual Arts series of Hidden Object and Puzzle solving titles.  As its title might suggest, this offering has a strong festive theme as you work through a line of locations that also features various puzzle solving tasks.

It has been a while since I last had the opportunity to review a Bridge to Another World title.  However, thanks to Friendly Fox and its festive product, that gap has ended with the arrival of Bridge to Another World – The Christmas Curse which is available in Collector’s Edition format.  This Hidden Object Adventure deals with the actions of a young woman, called Elsa, who is trying to find her missing daughter Lily.

Christmas Stories – Clara and the Guiding Star is a Hidden Object Adventure title from the popular Elephant Games catalogue.  This review is based on the Collector’s Edition version of the title which bundles various extra items to supplement the main game.  These bonus items include the opportunity to replay the game’s 13 Hidden Object scenes and 13 mini game puzzle games plus tackle a bonus chapter, embark on an expedition and visit a secret room.

Developed by AWIGOR, Rainbow Mosaics – Christmas Helper is a puzzle game set in the festive period built around Nonogram game play.  The game sets you the task of completing 120 levels of mosaic creation action.  These levels have been set out in a winding path of stop-over points that must be tackled in sequence.  Supposedly you have been assigned a Helper in the form of a robot who will be present throughout your journey.

With its mixture of Hidden Object game play and puzzle solving challenges, AVI Games has added to its Sweet Home - Look and Find series which has now reached number 4.  This title, which is available in Collector's Edition format, displays its content in a Photo Album format.  This method depicts 12 different levels over a series of double page layouts.  Each of the depicted scenes will remain locked until the previous scene has been completed..

Jigsaws continue to be a past-time with a fairly high popularity rating.  It does not matter whether you prefer playing with the box top version of the puzzle or the digital variety that finds a home on our computer screens, there is a steady stream of offerings from which to make your selection of the image to recreate from linked pieces.

Jet Dogs Studio has returned to its Mirrors of Deception series with its "The Poisoned Legacy" title.  As with the previous offering in the series, this game is based around the death of a central character with the main gaming action being of the Clutter style of searching with a tag line of mini puzzle solving flavouring.  In this case the murder victim is Charles Thompson who is the elderly head of the Thompson family and its business concerns.