Welcome to Xmas Explorer, a browser-based shooting game. Click play, wait a moment for it to load, and you are in. Xmas Explorer puts a target in front of you and a weapon in your hands. Aim, timing and knowing when not to fire are the whole game. From the tags you can already tell that it has a festive winter theme; it has touch controls and layouts made for phones and tablets; it is filed in the collection that traditionally appeals to girls, though the gameplay is for everyone.
About Xmas Explorer
Embark on a festive adventure with Xmas Explorer, a captivating game that invites you to dive into a world filled with delightful Christmas items. To start your journey, simply click on any item on the board. Your objective is to match identical adjacent Xmas items by moving your mouse or finger tip in horizontal, vertical, or diagonal directions. You'll need
Judged as a shooting game, Xmas Explorer hits the notes you would hope for: ammunition or cooldown management, enemies with distinct behaviours and waves or levels that build up. Playing it works your target prioritisation and resource management, which is a large part of why the "one more round" feeling is so strong.
How to play Xmas Explorer
- Press the play button above and wait for Xmas Explorer to finish loading. On first load this can take a few seconds while the game files are fetched.
- Follow the on-screen prompts. The developer describes the controls like this: Use mouse or touchscreen to play this game
- Take a few practice shots at the first targets to learn the aim speed, then move on to prioritising the dangerous enemies.
- Use the full-screen button under the frame for the best view, and keep an eye on the score, timer or health display so you know what the game is asking of you.
Controls
You will not need a manual for Xmas Explorer, but knowing the inputs before you start saves the first minute of fumbling:
| Input | What it does |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Use mouse or touchscreen to play this game. |
The controls are tap and drag based, which makes it comfortable on touch screens as well as with a mouse.
Tips and tricks
- Headshots, weak points and combo multipliers are where high scores live; once survival is comfortable, start hunting for them.
- Move between shots. Many shooters make you an easy target only when you stand in one place.
- If there is a reload, reload during quiet moments — never in the middle of a wave.
- Keep your cursor or crosshair roughly where enemies appear, not on the spot where the last one died.
- Because this is a Mobile game, turn on rotation lock so the screen does not flip mid-game.
- Because this is a Match 3 game, work from the bottom of the board so cascades do the work for you.
Who will enjoy it
Xmas Explorer is a good fit for players who like precision, quick targeting and progressively tougher waves. In terms of time, think of levels of a few minutes each, with longer runs in survival modes. How hard is it? Approachable at first, with a steep climb in the later waves. The controls are tap and drag based, which makes it comfortable on touch screens as well as with a mouse.
Game details
| Category | Shooting Games |
|---|---|
| Tags | Html5 Games For Your Site, Puzzleblock, Mobile, Girls, Matching, Match 3, Christmas |
| Platform | Browser (desktop, tablet and mobile) |
| Controls | Touch and mouse |
| Technology | HTML5 — no download or plugin required |
| Frame | Landscape (800×480) |
| Added | 25 October 2024 |
| Plays | 1 |
| Price | Free to play |
Frequently asked questions
Is Xmas Explorer free to play?
Yes. Xmas Explorer is completely free to play on Diemakora. There is no download, no account and no payment — the game runs in your browser.
Can I play Xmas Explorer on my phone?
Xmas Explorer works on mobile devices. Open this page on your phone or tablet and use the touch controls; rotating the device to landscape usually gives the best view.
What are the controls for Xmas Explorer?
In short: Mouse — Use mouse or touchscreen to play this game. The full list is in the controls section above.
Does Xmas Explorer save my progress?
Progress in Xmas Explorer is kept by the game itself inside your browser storage. It will normally be there when you come back on the same device and browser.
What if Xmas Explorer does not load?
If Xmas Explorer does not load, refresh the page, make sure your browser is up to date and check that hardware acceleration is enabled. Ad blockers occasionally interfere with the game frame as well.
Is Xmas Explorer suitable for children?
It is tagged Girls, which usually indicates content aimed at younger players. As with any online game, we suggest a parent takes a quick look first.
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