
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,643
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Фототур (Phototour)
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2022

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Brain Games is a board game released in 2015 for 3–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
Challenge your brain! See how you stack up in 4 mind-bending categories. National Geographic Channel's Brain Games unlocks the science behind the mysteries of why we say, see, feel, and act the way we do! Whether you're going HEAD-TO-HEAD against another player or playing solo, you will discover loopholes in YOUR perception of REALITY. In Brain Games, players take turns rolling a die to move 1-3 spaces and then try to pass the mind-bending challenge from the category (Logic, Language, Vision, or Mind & Body) they landed on to earn a token. The first player to get a token in each category wins the game! But be careful, the Head-To-Head challenges make you choose an opponent to take the challenge with but only the winner gets the token.
Brain Games supports 3–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Brain Games is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Brain Games for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Brain Games has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Brain Games belongs to these categories: Puzzle and Educational. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Brain Games as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.