Once of the things I enjoy about the Harry Potter Puzzles & Spells is how they lean into each holiday season so completely. I shared the Halloween loading screen in a previous post. One day when I opened up the app during the Christmas holiday season I saw the loading screen (screenshot below) which meant it was Yule Ball Season within the game. If you're a fan of the movies, then you'll recognize this look from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
New Year Surprise
It's always fun to get unexpected game surprises. I have to hand it to the developers of the game. They know how to keep players engaged through various seasons, special events, and random gifts. I continue to be quite pleased with my choice to make this my go-to mobile game once Harry Potter Wizards Unite shut down. I still miss the old game, but this new game has been a good alternative.
![2023 Happy New Year Gift Harry Potter Game.jpg](https://images.hive.blog/768x0/https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/shinyobjects/23tSKzHaGuYed599XitewygqGKUNhQYygNFmDbj2qD7zvKsQY47vjdX48JcygN7WCV7V6.jpg)
The End
Then one day I opened up the app and Hermione greeted me to let me know the fun of Yule Ball Season was over. I have to say I was sad to see it go, but also quite happy with the game play experience.
![End of Yule Ball Season.jpg](https://images.hive.blog/768x0/https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/shinyobjects/23wgQDDQXFuwGqYSbaaJFrEiueaHiZaKyhKM3Vayq4aS6nByrNfrmiYuj8eaVMx9KQd9E.jpg)
LEVEL UP
One of the fun things about the Yule Ball Season and the extra down time between Christmas and New Year was seeing my character level up to 55. I guess you could say I'm a hardcore and committed player. I'm totally okay with that because I enjoy myself and that's all that matters.
![Level Up 55.jpg](https://images.hive.blog/768x0/https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/shinyobjects/23yJEb7B94Dhf4eaWEa32RHZg2T2fKQNtSxiwwRXVDJHpkcoPUZxzLbFMuP3bwRD2UrSH.jpg)