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Big Brain Academy is a puzzle game designed to test and improve your mental capacity and well being. You are presented with an assortment of challenges designed to measure how smart your brain is. The focus is on fun rather than learning, and the Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain updates this with great multiplayer and online challenge modes.

Unfortunately, Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is not available on Android, Mac, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:

Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain

Game Details

Release Date: 05/06/2006, updated in 2021

Platforms: DS, Switch and Wii

Content Rating: PEGI 3

Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds

Players: 1-4 (2 online)

Genres: Brain Game and Puzzle

Developer: Nintendo (@Nintendo)

Costs: Purchase cost

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