# Christmas Stories: The Gift of the Magi

> Holiday hidden object adventure game to rescue a sister from evil spirits. (iPhone/iPad app by BFG Entertainment Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-stories-the-gift-of-the-magi/id1149479233 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BFG Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865983885)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 371 App Store ratings · 234 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 672 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Russian
- Released: 2016-11-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-stories-the-gift-of-the-magi/id1149479233/reviews.md

## What is Christmas Stories?

Play the trial for FREE!  Pay once & complete the adventure! 

Everyone on Santa’s good list gets gifts, but what about those that end up on the naughty list? When your sister does something bad, she’s visited by the evil spirit Berta and her mean little elves, who promptly spirit her away to some unknown and unfriendly place. It’s up to you to track her down and bring her home safely in time for the holiday!

• A GOOD DEED GOES A LONG, LONG WAY!
In order to help your sister, you’ll first need to help out some other families in need. After all, it is the season for giving!

• CAN YOU SAVE YOUR SISTER BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE?
Search high and low through a world of enchanting hidden object scenes.
	
• TEAM UP WITH HOLIDAY HEROES TO SAVE CHRISTMAS
Get help from Jack Frost and others to solve festive puzzles and marvelous mini-games.

• ATTEND THE CAT BALL IN THE CHARMING BONUS CHAPTER
Play while the mice are away and enjoy additional Collector’s Edition exclusives including collectibles, special achievements, and more!

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## Key features

- Hidden object scenes
- Festive puzzles
- Holiday mini-games
- Bonus chapter
- Collectibles
- Achievements

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock + Bonus Content | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Christmas Stories?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎄 Captures the Christmas spirit
- 🕹️ Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Easy to play
- 🎁 Lovely story

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Game is too short
- 💰 Expensive for the content provided
- 🤖 Outdated and incompatible with newer devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Garland puzzle not working as intended
- Certain mini-games freezing or becoming unresponsive
- Blank screens and white boxes instead of graphics

**Most requested features**

- More challenging puzzles and mini-games
- Ability to replay completed levels
- Support for newer devices and operating systems
- Longer gameplay and additional content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 234)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-stories-the-gift-of-the-magi/id1149479233/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t buy unplayable.

*2025-11-23, version 1.0.2*

No customer service either. Link doesn’t work. Lost money.

### 1/5 — Unplayable

*2025-07-22*

Literally unplayable. The only things you can see clearly are the cut scenes. When you get to the actual game part everything is covered in bright boxes that are white, making it hard to see anything. It puts the white boxes on everything that you can interact with, you’d think this would be a good thing. But when windows are opened they are completely white so you have no idea what you are supposed to do in the windows. How are you supposed to play when you literally can’t see anything. This is why the game is literally unplayable. And I was excited to see the story even if it is just a demo.

### 1/5 — バグって見えない😭

*2025-01-30*

9年前からクリスマスストーリーズのシリーズは可愛くて楽しいのでよく購入していますが、リトルプリンスとこの回などは画像がバグっていてアイテムなど真っ白で全く分かりません。
互換性のある機種なのにとても残念です。
また次作も可愛い猫や動物キャラクターのストーリーを期待しておりますね。

### 1/5 — Bizarre graphics and super glitchy

*2024-12-24, version 1.0.2*

This game needs to be updated, the graphics are horrendous and feature white squares instead of the images. There is something very wrong with it and is unplayable. Please fix this game!

### 1/5 — Can’t actually play game

*2024-11-07, version 1.0.2*

I love this series but this is the second one that will no longer download correctly. I was hoping they would have the issue fixed by this year but they haven’t. No help from support. Very disappointed because years that it did download I really enjoyed it.

### 1/5 — Unplayable on iPad 8th gen

*2024-07-20, version 1.0.2*

The places that you tap on are surrounded by boxes and when you tap on them a blank screen pops up.  It really needs an update. I’m glad I didn’t buy the full version!

### 1/5 — Das Geschenk

*2024-06-09*

Das Spiel hat lauter Störungen nicht zum Spielen😡😡😡😡😡

### 1/5 — Broken game

*2024-03-08, version 1.0.2*

Just bought this game and it is broken out the gate. Graphics are all messed up making it not only not enjoyable, but unplayable. I might’ve well just tossed the money out the window.

### 1/5 — Do not buy, read all the comments

*2023-11-23, version 1.0.2*

The game doesn’t work, please look at all the comments! How it’s rated a 4 I really don’t know, something fishy is going on. Please fix or remove from the App Store

### 1/5 — It isn’t compatible

*2023-08-27, version 1.0.2*

The game isn’t compatible with my iPad.

## Frequently asked questions about Christmas Stories

### What is Christmas Stories: The Gift of the Magi about?

This is a hidden object adventure game where you must rescue your sister who has been taken by an evil spirit and her elves. You'll help other families in need, solve festive puzzles and mini-games, and team up with holiday heroes to save Christmas.

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

The game features enchanting hidden object scenes, festive puzzles, and marvelous mini-games. It also includes a charming bonus chapter with additional Collector's Edition exclusives like collectibles and special achievements.

### How much does Christmas Stories: The Gift of the Magi cost?

You can play the trial for free. To complete the entire adventure, you will need to make a one-time purchase.

### What devices is this game compatible with?

This game is available to enjoy on PC, Mac, mobile phones, and tablets, as part of Big Fish Games' extensive library.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for players looking for a festive and engaging casual game during the holiday season. It's perfect for those who enjoy solving puzzles, finding hidden objects, and experiencing a heartwarming story.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2016-12-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

In this update:

• Optimizations and bug fixes to improve overall game performance.

Thanks for the continued feedback and support, and happy gaming!

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### 1.0.0 — 2016-11-15

No release notes.

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