Can you spot the elves hiding in this virtual Christmas party call?

A new 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?

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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

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 

This seek-and-find puzzle is far more difficult than it looks at first glance. 

Viral cartoonist Gergely Dudas, from Hungary, better known as Dudolf, challenged his fans to count the number of bees in this vibrant field of flowers. 

The puzzle was shared on his popular website. The task seems simple enough but almost everyone who tried the challenge was surprised to learn just how many bees there are tucked away between the petals.

Viral cartoonist Gergely Dudas, from Hungary, better known as Dudolf, challenged his fans to count the number of bees in this vibrant field of flowers

Viral cartoonist Gergely Dudas, from Hungary, better known as Dudolf, challenged his fans to count the number of bees in this vibrant field of flowers

The trick is to divide the image into sections and work through them methodically so you don’t skip over any bees. 

To make things extra difficult, Dudolf has partially hidden some of the bees and has given others playful facial expression as a distraction technique. 

For an extra layer of fun, you can take a guess at how many bees there are before you start counting. 

Think you have them all? Scroll down to find all 52 highlighted in the scene.  

There are a surprising 52 bees hidden across the playful seen, including some that are partially hidden

There are a surprising 52 bees hidden across the playful seen, including some that are partially hidden

It comes after a numbers-themed puzzle left players scratching their heads.

The vexing new challenge has been created by UK-based marketing company Reflect Digital to mark the start of National Coding Week, an annual event that aims to encourage more people to learn to code. 

With only one back-to-front number to find, puzzlers will have to look extra closely at the challenging puzzle to spot the odd number out. 

So, do you think you can beat the current record and find them all in less than 30 seconds? 

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A new brainteaser by Reflect Digital challenges players to spot backwards number one, and there's a 30 second record to beat

A new brainteaser by Reflect Digital challenges players to spot backwards number one, and there’s a 30 second record to beat 

Becky Simms, CEO at Reflect Digital, said: ‘We’ve created this brain teaser to mark National Coding Week to drum up passion for this much-needed skill and hope to inspire people of all ages to get involved.

‘With the average time set at 30 seconds to complete the game we’re looking forward to seeing the record being beaten.’

If you’re struggling, look for one of the darker purple numbers, on the left hand side of the page.  

If you still haven’t spotted the pesky number, scroll down to find the answer.  

If you're struggling, look for one of the darker purple numbers, on the left hand side of the page

If you’re struggling, look for one of the darker purple numbers, on the left hand side of the page

If you weren’t stumped by the last puzzle, another vibrant spot-the-difference puzzle has left players scratching their heads. 

Hungarian children’s illustrator and viral brainteaser sensation Gergely Dudás, better known as Dudolf, challenged players to find the ten aspects separating these two almost identical leafy scenes. 

To make things as difficult as possible, Dudolf has filled the vibrant images with plenty of playful characters, brightly coloured accessories and extra details to try and confuse the eye.

Hungarian children’s illustrator and viral brainteaser sensation Gergely Dudás, better known as Dudolf, challenged players to find the ten aspects separating these two almost identical leafy scenes (above)

To have any hope of getting all ten, you will have to pay close attention to even the smallest of objects. 

The puzzle, shared on Dudolf’s Facebook and website, proved popular with his followers, who said it was ‘very tricky’ but ‘awesome’. 

One fan wrote: ‘I found eight and than after a while I clicked the link and I saw the last two. Very tricky.’ 

If you’re struggling to find them then here’s a clue: the differences can be as small as a change in colour or a detail on an animal’s fur.

Still having a hard time? You’ll find the solutions below. 

You’ll find the answers above. The puzzle, shared on Dudolf’s Facebook and website , proved popular with his followers, who said it was ‘very tricky’ but ‘awesome’

Meanwhile, as we’re dreaming of lazing away the days on a beach, a tricky new brainteaser challenges the nation to find the bucket and spade amongst the beach huts.

The colourful graphic, created by Lyme Bay Holidays, shows a series of blue, yellow and red houses which features the likes of hearts, anchors and nautical stripes – and it may just be the trickiest yet. 

The puzzle creators claim this can’t be done in less than 30 seconds, and most can’t find it within 1 minute – so, how long will it take you?  

A new brainteaser (pictured), created by Lyme Bay Holidays, challenges the nation to find the bucket and spade amongst the beach huts

A new brainteaser (pictured), created by Lyme Bay Holidays, challenges the nation to find the bucket and spade amongst the beach huts 

A spokesperson for the company commented: ‘We’re excited to welcome people back to Dorset and Devon and want to bring a bit of the beach to everyone with this fun puzzle!’

If you’re struggling to find the answer, then here’s a clue – feast your eyes towards the right-hand side of the busy image.

Give up? Scroll down to find the well-hidden beach favourite circled in green. 

But don’t fret if you didn’t manage to complete the tricky challenge this time round – as it’s just the latest in a long line of brainteasers sweeping the web.

If you're struggling to find the answer, then feast your eyes towards the top right-hand side of the busy image

If you’re struggling to find the answer, then feast your eyes towards the top right-hand side of the busy image

This BBQ-themed brainteaser is sure to put your puzzle skills to the test. 

The busy graphic, created by US-based food company Seriously Smoked, challenges puzzlers to spot the BBQ in the ocean of burgers, hot dogs, steaks and ribs.

Creators have revealed that it takes an average of 30 seconds to spot the hidden object – so, can you find it any quicker?     

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A new brainteaser (pictured), created by SeriouslySmoked, challenges puzzlers to find the BBQ in the ocean of burgers, hot dogs, steaks and ribs

A new brainteaser (pictured), created by SeriouslySmoked, challenges puzzlers to find the BBQ in the ocean of burgers, hot dogs, steaks and ribs

The puzzle features hundreds of different meats squeezed into a small graphic – making the sought-after object trickier to find than you may think.

If you’re struggling to locate it, then here’s a clue. Try looking towards the right-hand side of the brainteaser.  

If you’re still no better off, then look no further! Feast your eyes towards the middle, right-hand side of the puzzle where you’ll find the BBQ patiently waiting to be found,  

If you're struggling to find the answer, the BBQ can be seen towards the right-hand side of the image, with a black square around it

If you’re struggling to find the answer, the BBQ can be seen towards the right-hand side of the image, with a black square around it

Another tricky brainteaser challenges you to find the only teddy bear missing a bow tie – and it may be harder than you think.

The puzzle, created by private UK fostering agency Perpetual Fostering, features a large selection of adorable cuddly toys donning blue and green bow ties – but can you find the one who forgot to add the accessory?

According to the creator, the quickest time to find the hidden toy is 16 seconds, with the average being around 30 – so, how long will it take you? 

A new brainteaser (pictured), created by Perpetual Fostering, challenges puzzlers to spot the only teddy bear missing a bow tie

A new brainteaser (pictured), created by Perpetual Fostering, challenges puzzlers to spot the only teddy bear missing a bow tie

Lisa Witter, manager at Perpetual Fostering commented: ‘We love puzzles like this! They’re such a great way to challenge your brain.. And your patience!  

‘It’s a tricky one, but if you keep looking you’ll find it. Good luck!’

If you’re struggling to find the answer, then try feasting your eyes towards to bottom right-hand side of the busy graphic.

Still none the wiser? Take a look below to find the answer highlighted in red,  

If you're struggling to find the answer, feast your eyes towards the bottom right-hand side of the busy graphic, where you'll find the sought-after bear highlighted in red

If you’re struggling to find the answer, feast your eyes towards the bottom right-hand side of the busy graphic, where you’ll find the sought-after bear highlighted in red