# Christmas Stories 8: Express — Hidden object adventure games

> Hidden object adventure game with Christmas theme and puzzle-solving. (iPhone/iPad app by Elephant Games AR LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-stories-8-express/id1489608850 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Elephant Games AR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615019125)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 121 App Store ratings · 38 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 995 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany)
- Released: 2020-01-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-stories-8-express/id1489608850/reviews.md

## What is Christmas Stories 8?

Play the hidden object games and enjoy the spirit of Christmas! 
Seek and find all hidden objects, solve cryptic puzzles in a holiday atmosphere!
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Will you manage to solve the mystery of Christmas Stories: Enchanted Express? Immerse yourself in a puzzle adventure game and solve puzzles. Seek and find all hidden objects and uncover all secrets of the mysterious Enchanted Express!

Your brother Hansel runs away from home on Christmas Eve. Follow him to the abandoned train station where, to your surprise, a luxury express arrives. Your brother accepts a stranger’s offer to board the train without hesitation. Now only you can bring your brother back home!

UNCOVER ALL SECRETS OF THE ENCHANTED EXPRESS
Are you brave enough to board the Enchanted Express, learn its story and rescue your poor brother Hansel?

CAN YOU COMPREHEND THE EDUCATIVE STORIES OF THE TRAIN HOST?
Uncover the truth by solving engaging puzzles and mysterious mini-games. Enjoy spectacular paysages, listen to relaxing charming soundtrack and explore magical scenes.

HELP FIX THE FATES OF THE STRANGERS FOR THE BETTER
Complete hidden object scenes and enjoy spectacular fantasy locations.

ENJOY NEW ADVENTURES OF CATS IN CATSTOWN IN THE BONUS CHAPTER!
Visit Catstown at Christmas - its furry residents got into a trouble again! Who but Catlock Catts would be able to solve the case?

Enjoy replayable HOPs and mini-games, exclusive wallpapers, soundtrack, concept art, and more!
Zoom in on the scenes to help find all hidden objects, and use hints if you get stuck.

Discover more from Elephant Games!
Note that this is a free trial version of the hidden objects game. You can get the full version by means of an in-app purchase.

Elephant Games is a developer of mystery hidden object games and puzzle adventure games.
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## Key features

- Seek and find hidden objects
- Solve cryptic puzzles
- Holiday atmosphere
- Rescue your brother
- Bonus chapter with cats
- Replayable mini-games
- Zoom and hint features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Content | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 38)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-stories-8-express/id1489608850/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Max

*2025-05-11*

Nnmmk

### 1/5 — Express game

*2024-07-14*

Down loaded this game but it will not open for me.

### 2/5 — Roof glitch and incorrect pricing

*2023-12-24*

The multi game part would not let me switch the roofs, I ended up having to skip. Then it came to the “Unlock full version” screen and said $4.99. I went to purchase it and it changed to $6.99

### 5/5 — UPDATE IT’S FIXED!

*2023-12-12*

Thank you, developers, for finally fixing this beautifully done classic game. It works flawlessly now. 

My advice to all is NEVER spend your money because the game eventually quits working after a few OS updates. I go back and play these Christmas games every year as I should be able to do since I bought it. Now they don’t work. The screen blacks out and when you restart, it just blacks out again. And as far as I can tell, the developers won’t update these older games.

**Developer response:** Could you please contact us at support@elephant-games.am if the problem is still relevant to you? We'll look into it!

### 1/5 — Full of glitches

*2023-12-11*

I paid for this game. I have been experiencing so many glitches it has become unplayable. I am sorely disappointed.

**Developer response:** Hello! We are really sorry for the inconvenience. At the moment we are investigating these issues and will do our best to fix them!

### 3/5 — Pity about the bugs! 🐜

*2023-12-08, version 1.0.10*

I was really enjoying this Christmas game with lovely graphics until I kept getting intermittent black screens with a few items showing and some of the inventory items started showing as just a grey ball. If you tapped on the grey ball it did tell you what the inventory item was. Also the map has started getting glitchy, again, intermittently. This is spoiling an otherwise good game. A lot of the puzzles are very tricky and I had to skip a few which I rarely do

### 2/5 — Needs bug fixes

*2023-12-06*

I’m enjoying the general story, but there are numerous bugs that make gameplay unpleasant. For example, I’m currently playing the third chapter (Greta/Hansel’s story), and the screens keep glitching! Completely black except for animated/touchable areas, so it’s hard to tell what to do next

### 4/5 — Problème

*2023-12-02*

Le bouton passer fonctionne mal?

**Developer response:** Hello! Could you please contact us at support@elephant-games.am and send more details about the problem? We'll look into it!

### 2/5 — Christmas Stories 8 - Enchanted Express

*2023-10-03*

I liked the game just fine until I got to the 3rd story. The Guide and the story somehow binded together and then froze. So you can’t read the Guide and you can’t really see the all items in the story clearly. I have deleted and reinstalled it but the same thing happened again. Though, I like and wanted to complete the game, I requested a refund. I wish that I could send you a picture of the problem because I know it’s hard to understand what I described above. Maybe if you can fix this, I will try purchasing it again.

Update: this game is not getting better. I’m on CH 3, where I’m supposed to “Enter Elven Village”per the Guide…but where is Elven Village? The map doesn’t show it and tapping on the screen doesn’t do anything. Help!

**Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for the review. We promise to work on improving our games!

### 2/5 — Christmas Stories 8 - Enchanted Express

*2023-06-05*

I liked the game just fine until I got to the 3rd story. The Guide and the story somehow binded together and then froze. So you can’t read the Guide and you can’t really see the all items in the story clearly. I have deleted and reinstalled it but the same thing happened again. Though, I like and wanted to complete the game, I requested a refund. I wish that I could send you a picture of the problem because I know it’s hard to understand what I described above. Maybe if you can fix this, I will try purchasing it again.

**Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for the review. We promise to work on improving our games!

## Frequently asked questions about Christmas Stories 8

### What is Christmas Stories 8: Express about?

This is a hidden object adventure game set during Christmas. Players must seek and find hidden objects, solve puzzles, and uncover the secrets of a mysterious express train to rescue a character's brother.

### What are the main features of this game?

Key features include seeking and finding numerous hidden objects, solving cryptic puzzles and mini-games, exploring magical holiday scenes, and a bonus chapter. The game also offers zoom functionality and hints to assist players.

### Is this game free to play?

The game is offered as a free trial version. To access the full game content, players can make an in-app purchase. There are no advertisements within the game.

### What kind of puzzles can I expect?

You can expect to solve a variety of engaging puzzles and mysterious mini-games that are integrated into the narrative. These puzzles are designed to help uncover the truth behind the story and fix the fates of characters.

### What is the bonus chapter about?

The bonus chapter takes players to Catstown during Christmas. In this chapter, players will help Catlock Catts solve a case involving the furry residents of Catstown, offering additional gameplay and story.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.11 — 2023-12-12

Minor bug fixed.

### 1.0.11 — 2023-12-12

Minor bug fixed.

### 1.0.10 — 2022-05-12

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.9 — 2022-04-19

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.8 — 2022-03-01

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

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