Brain Test is a puzzle game built on a clever idea: nothing is as obvious as it looks. Each level shows a simple question or situation, and the solution is usually something you would not think of straight away. You might need to tilt the phone, tap an unexpected object, or read the question again to notice a trick in the wording.

That is what makes the game fun and a little maddening. The puzzles rely on lateral thinking, not on maths or reading skill, so almost anyone can enjoy them. A level might ask which of three characters is the smallest, and the answer lies in the way you hold the phone. Another might ask you to find the odd one out, and it turns out the clue is in a place you ignored. When you finally work it out, the feeling of "of course!" is the reward.

The humour helps too. The artwork is cartoonish, and the characters react to your answers with silly expressions. That keeps the tone light, even when you fail several times. Hints are available if you need them, and you can ask for one by watching a short advertisement or by using in-game currency. It is a good idea to resist the hint for a minute or two, because the solution often reveals itself if you stop and think differently.

If you are stuck, try everything you can do with a phone. Tap, drag, double-tap, rotate, shake, or tap the text itself. Think about what the designers might be hiding and whether the question has a double meaning. Playing with a friend is great, since two minds often find the trick faster than one.

Brain Test is free, with frequent ads and optional purchases, and most levels work offline. It suits teenagers and adults who enjoy riddles, and children can enjoy it with a little help. It is best played in small doses, a handful of levels at a time, so that the surprises stay fresh.

Over time you will find that the puzzles teach a certain habit of mind. You start to question assumptions, check small details and think about how a message might be misleading. That habit is useful beyond games, and it is one reason people enjoy sharing difficult levels with friends to see who finds the answer first.

If you like riddles that reward creative thinking over speed, it is a funny and clever way to spend a few minutes.

Who it suits. Brain Test is for people who enjoy riddles and surprising solutions. It suits groups, since it is fun to solve puzzles together and compare ideas. Thinking differently. The answer is rarely the obvious one. Read the question twice and look for wording tricks. Try unusual actions such as tilting the phone, dragging objects, tapping the title or rotating the screen. Many puzzles use the phone itself as part of the solution. When stuck. Try a short break. Often the solution comes after you stop trying the same idea. If you use hints, use them for understanding the trick, then solve the rest yourself. Playing with others. Passing the phone around can be more entertaining than solving alone, as different people notice different ideas. Ads and rewards. The game is free with ads, and hints may be tied to watching ads. If ads annoy you, play in short bursts. Optional purchases exist. Safety. There is no chat. A few puzzles use mild humour, so parents may want to try a few levels before children play. For other puzzles, see Mekorama, Cut the Rope and Trivia Crack on this site.

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