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A baffling new seek-and-find puzzle has tasked challengers to find the mute button on a busy Christmas Zoom call.
The vexing challenge has been created by UK-based event insurance provider Protectivity, who made the puzzle after phrases like ‘sorry I was on mute’ became commonplace in 2020.
With only one hidden symbol to find, puzzlers will have to look extra closely at the fiendish puzzle to spot the mute button.
With no record to beat, could you become the fastest puzzler to complete the challenge?
Scroll down for the answer
UK-based event insurance provider Protectivity has created a fiendishly tricky new seek-and-find puzzle tasking players to spot the hidden mute button
After a year spent on video calls, it hasn’t come as a surprise that many Christmas parties this year will be spent over Zoom.
With this in mind, the insurance provider recommended making your call more exciting by trying cocktail making, a Murder Mystery party, Christmas karaoke or a virtual secret santa to make the event more enjoyable.
If you’re struggling to find the button, turn your attention to the bottom right corner of the virtual party.
If you still haven’t spotted the pesky mute button, scroll down to find the answer.
Found it yet? The mute button is located in the bottom right corner of the festive Zoom scene
Beaten the last test? Another fiendish brainteaser challenges puzzlers to find the only red-nosed reindeer in a busy festive scene.
The puzzle, created by London-based discount code provider Savoo, shows a herd of reindeer with brightly-coloured noses prancing through the snow.
There is a 30-second record to beat – do you think you can do it?
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A brainteaser challenges puzzlers to find the only red-nosed reindeer in a busy festive scene
With so many reindeer covering this wintery scene, locating the one animal with a red nose can be quite tricky.
The puzzle is made harder by the addition of wrapped presents covered in different coloured paper and decorative bows.
Need a clue? Try searching towards the bottom right area of the puzzle.
Think you’ve found the ruby reindeer? Or are you completely stumped? Scroll down to find the answer!
There he is! The red-nosed reindeer is leaning down towards the bottom-right corner of the picture. Did you manage to find him within 30 seconds?
If you liked that brainteaser, why not give this challenging puzzle a go?
The puzzle, created by UK-based communications firm Moneypenny, challenges players to find the single telephone hidden among the speech bubbles.
There is a 55-second record to beat – so can you find it any faster?
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Players are tasked with tracking down the phone symbol hidden among the sea of ‘hellos’
With such a busy scene, puzzlers could be forgiven for finding this challenge a little harder than most.
But if you’re struggling, try taking a closer look toward the bottom right-hand side of the screen.
Need another clue? Check out what is nestled between ‘Hola’ and ‘Bongu’.
Scroll down to look at the answer below if you’ve given up or want to check whether you’ve got it right.
The phone can be seen nestled between ‘Hola’ and ‘Bongu’. The time to beat was 55 seconds – but did you find it any faster?
But if you want more seek-and-find fun this next tricky festive brainteaser challenges you to spot the only grumpy child in a bustling Christmas market
The illustration, created by UK-based Rimmers Music, tasks you with finding the unhappy attendee who is covering his ears with mittens.
The current record stands at three minutes – but can you solve it any quicker?
The illustration, created by UK-based Rimmers Music, tasks you with finding the unhappy attendee who is covering his ears with mittens
The scene is bustling with layered-up locals shopping for presents, holding sheets of music and clinking mugs of mulled wine – making it almost impossible to spot the boy in the crowd.
But, if you’re struggling, try focussing your attentions to around the base of the Christmas tree.
Need another clue? He is dressed all in green…
The boy can be found standing between the base of the Christmas tree and the wooden cabin selling sweet treats
And this isn’t the only festive brainteaser on offer with the puzzle below released in a bid to get the nation into the Christmas spirit.
The festive-themed graphic, created by UK-based home furnishings retailer Terrys, challenges puzzlers to track down the only nutcracker without a moustache.
However, the current record stands at an impressive 46 seconds. So, can you find him any faster?
A brainteaser, created by UK-based home furnishings retailer Terrys, challenges players to track down the only nutcracker without a moustache (pictured)
With so many nutcracker men huddled together, puzzlers could be forgiven for finding this challenge a little harder than most.
And if you’re struggling to spot the man without facial hair lurking in the crowd, try taking a closer look toward the left-hand corner.
Need another clue? He is dressed all in blue…
If you’re struggling to spot the man without facial hair lurking in the crowd, try taking a closer look toward the left-hand corner (answer pictured)
Sill keen for more? The below puzzle challenges players to spot the six Christmas presents hidden in the cosy scene.
Online furniture store Furniturebox created the baffling brainteaser to spread some festive fun, despite celebrations being a little different this year.
The colourful illustration is filled with similar objects that are sure to distract even the most eagle-eyed puzzlers.
It takes an average of 90 seconds to find them all – but how fast can you do it in?
Online furniture store Furniturebox created the baffling brainteaser for puzzlers to spot the six hidden Christmas presents
If you’re struggling to spot the presents lurking in the living room scene try taking a closer look toward the fire place.
Still can’t spot them? Some of the others can be found sitting on the rug…
Scroll down to look at the answer below if you’ve given up or want to check whether you’ve got it right.
The colourful illustration is filled with similar objects to distract even the most eagle-eyed puzzlers
This next challenge tasks you with finding the robot disguised as a snowman in a vibrant winter scene.
The illustration, created by UK-based electronics company RS Component, is made all the more difficult by the fact that there are a number of other snowmen dressed and on display in the scene.
Do you have what it takes to spot the frosty robot from the real snowmen?
Do you have what it takes to find the snowman hiding in this Winter scene in a brainteaser created by electronics company RS Components?
Try your luck and scroll down to find the right answer circled below.
Struggling? The best way to find the robot snowman is to focus on each accessories each snowman is wearing in the picture, some wear hats, other have scarves and one has…!
Need a little extra help? Focus your attention to the right of the picture.
Think you found it or giving up? Find the answer below, along with other brainteasers to keep your brain working.
The snowman robot was hiding behind the largest Christmas tree, and was recognisable thanks to the camera on its head
Another tricky brainteaser has left players scratching their heads with even the most eagle-eyed puzzlers stumped.
Independent opticians Book An Eye Test has put together the challenge as a way of getting Britons to workout their brain, memory and eyes.
Players are tasked with trying to track down the cat hiding among the crowd of faces in a very busy scene.
The current record stands at an impressive four seconds, but can you find it any faster?
Independent opticians Book An Eye Test has put together the brainteaser (above) to challenge puzzlers to track down the cat hiding among the crowd of faces in a very busy scene
So, have you found it yet? Or do you need a clue…
Here’s a hint: Cast your eyes down towards the bottom left of the picture.
Are you ready for the solution, or are you still looking? If you think you’ve found him and want to check or you’ve given up searching, look below for the answer circled in blue.
The pesky pet (circled in blue) can be seen towards the bottom left of the picture but did you beat the four-second record?
But its not the only baffling brainteaser sweeping the web.
Another seek-and-find puzzle challenges players to spot the seven elves hidden in a virtual Christmas party.
UK-based business support platform Rovva created the baffling brainteaser as many Britons prepare to socialise via video call during the festive season amid the pandemic.
The colourful illustration is filled with similar objects to distract even the most eagle-eyed puzzlers.
According to the creators there’s a 30 second record to beat – so how fast can you spot all seven elves?
A tricky new seek-and-find puzzle challenges players to spot seven elves hiding in a busy scene of virtual Christmas celebrations
If you’re struggling to spot the elves lurking in the virtual Christmas celebrations try taking a closer look at the top row of illustrations.
The centre and right celebrations on the below two rows also have a festive character lurking in the background.
The tricky puzzle is the latest in a series of challenges designed to help keep minds busy throughout the nation’s lockdown.
The deceptively difficult to spot elves can be seen hiding in the centre and right columns, as well as the top of the left column
images by protectivity
