# Christmas Stories: The Prince — New Mystery Adventure Game!

> Christmas-themed hidden object mystery adventure game with puzzles and mini-games. (iPhone/iPad app by Big Fish Premium, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-stories-the-prince/id1286863492 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Big Fish Premium, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269668575)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 2,156 App Store ratings · 188 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 696 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Russian
- Released: 2017-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-stories-the-prince/id1286863492/reviews.md

## What is Christmas Stories?

Discover the newest hidden objects mystery game from the TOP SELLING premium games company, Big Fish. With more than 26 million premium game downloads worldwide, Big Fish gives you exciting new mysteries to solve each week!

‘Tis the season to team up with some friends and save Christmas yet again in this spectacular Hidden Object adventure! You’ve been invited to a dazzling holiday wedding, but the festivities are short-lived as an evil sorceress places a curse on the newlyweds and their guests. Can you come to the rescue and break this nasty spell before it’s too late? Find out as you enter a magical world of beautiful puzzles and stunning mini-games in this enchanted story for all to enjoy!

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## Key features

- Hidden object gameplay
- Mystery adventure
- Holiday wedding theme
- Puzzles and mini-games
- Enchanted story

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Game on Sale Now | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Christmas Stories?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎄 Festive Christmas theme
- 🦊 Cute animal helper
- 🎁 Enjoyable storyline and puzzles

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitchy graphics and performance issues
- 🕹️ Unresponsive or buggy gameplay
- ⏱️ Game is too short
- 💰 Not worth the full price

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Floating white boxes and artifacts covering the screen
- Inability to progress due to non-functioning animal helper
- Pixelated or distorted visuals

**Most requested features**

- Update the game to fix graphics and performance issues
- Improve the responsiveness of the animal helper
- Expand the game length and content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 188)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-stories-the-prince/id1286863492/reviews.md

### 1/5 — This game is horrible

*2025-12-16, version 1.0.0*

If u want to try to play a game u can’t see then this is the game for you!  There are white flashing boxes in the way of literally EVERYTHING u need to look at. Can’t see the puzzle pieces at all (not sure how u are supposed to put together a puzzle you can’t see) whoever thought this was a good idea was SERIOUSLY mistaken. I would really like my money back since I can’t even play the game.

### 1/5 — Wish it still worked

*2025-12-09, version 1.0.0*

I loved this game but in newer versions of iOS it’s unplayable. It’s very frustrating that they’ve just left it here and not made an attempt to fix it.

### 1/5 — Not sure what’s going on

*2025-01-09, version 1.0.0*

Everyone keeps saying that the graphics are superb in this game, but not mine.  I can barely see to interact with items because of the snow.  It is in rectangular boxes and you can barely see the scene itself.  All of the moving parts of the game are in boxes.  I have an iPad and it is up to date on software.   Thankfully I haven’t paid for the game yet.  I have deleted and downloaded it 3 times and it is the same each time.

### 1/5 — Does not work on current iPads

*2025-01-03, version 1.0.0*

Should remove from the store. It does not work on current iPads and the graphics are all broken..

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on newer iPads

*2024-12-24, version 1.0.0*

This claims to “work on this iPad” but it doesn’t. On newer iPads the graphics are visible in all their constituent parts, leaving the game unplayable as the screen looks like stained glass instead of a coherent picture. The game still works on my old iPad 4, but if you don’t have an old iPad handy, don’t bother with this.

### 4/5 — No longer works

*2024-12-03, version 1.0.0*

I used to play this game every year at the holidays, but it now is not compatible with a new iOS system. Everything has squares floating around with the graphics in it and you can’t tell what you’re doing. Please update it.

### 1/5 — Won’t load right

*2024-11-07, version 1.0.0*

I have been trying to play this game and for the second year it won’t load correctly. I even paid for the premium. The only support I got was to ask for a refund. Very disappointed because I really enjoy the other games in this series.

### 1/5 — Game has white artifacts and geometric boxes

*2024-02-27, version 1.0.0*

Really wanted to play this game, but once the cutscenes finished and transitioned to the game screen, there were weird white boxes around the every item and character. Looks like a bad glitch. The sounds and animations worked, but the white artifacts, lines, and boxes covered some stuff and were distracting. :( Hope this updates and gets fixed!!

### 1/5 — Regret Purchase, Game Broken

*2023-12-22, version 1.0.0*

I should have read the recent reviews instead of general “most helpful” ones.  Apparently the graphics have been broken for 3 years yet the game is still being sold. It looked fine til it said I had to pay $6.99 to unlock it. Now graphics are just boxes flying all over the place. The games forum is closed. Looking to see how to get a refund. I guess Big Fish is now unreliable.

### 1/5 — Christmas stories. The prince

*2023-12-06, version 1.0.0*

Please fix this game. I have tried several times to play and cannot

## Frequently asked questions about Christmas Stories

### What is Christmas Stories: The Prince about?

This is a hidden object mystery adventure game set during the Christmas season. Players team up to save a holiday wedding from an evil sorceress who has placed a curse on the newlyweds and guests. You'll need to solve puzzles and find hidden objects to break the spell.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

The game features classic hidden object gameplay where you'll search for items within detailed scenes. It also includes various puzzles and mini-games integrated into the story to provide a varied and engaging experience.

### Is this game free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases may allow for faster progression or access to additional content, though the core game is playable without them.

### What platforms is this game available on?

While the description specifically mentions Big Fish Games being available on PC, Mac, mobile phone, or tablet, this particular game is likely designed for mobile devices (phones and tablets) given its context as a mobile app.

### Who would enjoy this game?

This game is perfect for players who love holiday themes, mystery narratives, and the challenge of finding hidden objects. It's also suitable for those who enjoy casual puzzle and adventure games.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2017-12-06

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

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