Brain games, also known as mind games, are available to everyone nowadays. The American Psychological Association explains that “psychologists have found that cognitive training can, in fact, have payoffs for skills like memory and problem solving.”
Here are several free brain games on iPhones and Android devices that you’ll find entertaining and enriching.
Two Dots: Fun Dot & Line Games
Created by the company PlayDots, Two Dots: Fun Dot & Line Games is a puzzle game that follows the adventure of two dots. Users must connect the dot puzzles using strategy and power ups.
The app also includes other games such as hidden object games, a classic adventure style game and card games. According to the game description, the game’s minimalist art and music makes their puzzle games relaxing. This game is available for Android devices.
Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles
If you like riddles, then Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles is for you. Using only images and a one-line description, the game forces users to think outside the box to pass each level.
The first game in the series, Brain Test uses cartoon illustrations as clues and users can touch them, move them around and do anything else they need to do in order to pass the level. It gets addicting if you love riddles, and the answers aren’t what they seem. Trust me.
Brain Test is available for both Apple and Android devices.
Bind: Brain teaser puzzle game
Bind: Brain teaser puzzle game is similar to Two Dots. Users must connect the dots to pass the level, except this version requires you to fill up all the empty squares at the same time. According to the game description, as you pass each level, the grid gets bigger and harder to pass. Points are determined by how fast you finish the level. It’s only available on Apple products.
Lumosity
Lumosity is available on Apple devices, Android devices and online. It has seven sections to help you develop certain skills, including speed, memory, attention, flexibility, problem solving, words and math.
Its website states that Lumosity has been used in dozens of studies and has proven to be useful in developing cognitive skills. All their games are based off of cognitive ability research. Having been around for 14 years, this game will suit a variety of people and ages.
Wordscapes
Wordscapes is similar to crossword puzzles, except you use a group of letters given to you instead of figuring out the word based on a definition. Having been downloaded over 50 million times, the game uses scenery images as backgrounds while players solve the blank crosswords. With over 6,000 levels, users will be entertained for a long time.
This game is available on both Apple and Android devices.