The Times Brain Teasers

If you feel that your brain would benefit from a little extra exercise, The Times Brain Teasers will provide it with some mental circuit training.

The software offers a selection of word- and number-based puzzles which the truly committed can choose to answer against the clock.

In addition to the standard Brain Teasers mode, it also includes a Master Class level for those with superhuman qualities. You can choose to play games of 20 or 40 questions, which are rather disconcertingly referred to as 'tests'.

Each test is generated randomly from the software's database of questions, although certain puzzles appear with surprising regularity.

Once you've completed a test, the software guides you through your incorrect answers, showing the correct response and offering tips on how to answer similar questions.

You can save your scores and there's a Hall of Fame showing the highest 10 results.

For anyone interested in training their mind for the rigours of MENSA membership, this is a very entertaining and useful product.

However, from an entertainment angle, the game would benefit from the ability to select or exclude certain types of puzzle, as every game contains a cross-section of number and word challenges.

Price: £14.99 (inc. VAT)

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