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Join a family of four as you visit various locations to increase your knowledge while practising your searching skills.

Can you help the latest "departed" to construct the ideal environment for their "eternal rest"?

The original Monopoly is probably the most famous board game in the country, it was far from new even when I played it as a child. Based on the streets of London but how many of you know which is the only street south of the Thames? Here however is the chance to play a version based on the streets of Cardiff.

With this next investigation into the Crossroad of Worlds, you need to discover who is turning off the lights.

Tiny Little Lion offers another selection of images on which to base your Jigsaw and Swap puzzle activities.

When the victims include a relative of the Royal Family, your investigation increases in importance.

As Christmas draws ever closer here are two boxed game products that remind you of the fact every time you look at their boxes. First a box that contains eight games in the one box. Second a fun filled race to the North Pole and it does not get more Christmassy than a visit to the North Pole.

Can you save the Vampire nation from total annihilation with this new Match 3 title from Iki Games.

With 22 possible puzzle types and over 100 locations, you have plenty to select from with this next title.

With its fair share of potions, spirit creatures and skeletons, this next title should make you feel completely at ease during Halloween.

Can you work your way through a haunted manor in this Match 3 guided tour?

Looking to practise your jigsaw solving skills then this collection of 500 cats could provide the incentive.

When a Phoenix joins forces with Gargoyles, madness is bound to follow but can you cope?

As Christmas draws even closer more games come in for review. Here I am looking at Nostalgia something that as an older person I have a lot of and this game reminds one of the past. The second offering is Family Quiz Nights and it has questions suitable for both children and adults.

Once again Detective Amanda is given the run-around as she investigates the case of a stolen painting.

Do you yearn for the fast arcade action of yesteryear? If so then this next title might appeal.

Pack your magnifying glass and puzzle solving skills as you embark on another journey to exotic places.

Can you help Detective Louis solve why bad weather is affecting an Amazon village?

While you may regard your home as a castle or palace, in times gone-by such buildings did exist and you can view them now.

Developed by Elephant Games, Grim Tales – Horizon of Wishes is a Hidden Object Adventure game.

As Christmas draws ever closer more items pass onto my desk that could be suitable as gifts. First a jig saw that could also help you discover where your favourite wine comes from while you solve it. Second a card game that enables you to find out where the Yeti is, your job to get its picture before anyone else.

Can you stop the mirror breaker from creating their own world which they can rule?

You can join a Pirate crew and help find hidden treasure in this next game while playing cards.

Adding to its Nature Escape range, Tiny Little Lion takes you on a visit to another 24 locations.

Most toys and games are purchased in the three months before Christmas, and while I told you about the two games below in early summer I thought a little reminder in October if their subjects suit your household, these are for older children and adults.

It is time to return to Magic City and solve murders and disappearances that are upsetting the status quo.

Continuing its Daydream saga, Suricate Software takes you on an underwater experience as a princess and warrior try to save their worlds.

Your Solitaire card playing skills are called upon to solve crimes in this next offering.

As Christmas draws ever nearer I get the occasional chance to try games and puzzles here is one such item from a range by Geomag. This product is one of a range that gives the child a chance to use their brain to create an item that works.

Why are ghostly figures causing problems at a winery and an attached hotel? It is up to you to solve the mystery.