Excruciatingly Challenging Brain Games for the Super Intelligent is a bizarre assortment of the most mind-blowing brain teasers ever conceived! The book is only for those who have confidence in their mental ability and enjoy conquering a challenge. Slackers need not apply. Some puzzles may seem impossible but, of course, they're not. You don't have to be a genius to solve them, but you do need sound reasoning, logic and thinking skills along with a heavy dose of perseverance. Do you know someone who has those traits? If so, use page 5 for gift personalization. How about you? Do you have what it takes?Those who do accept the challenge and succeed in solving will be rewarded with satisfaction beyond their wildest expectations! Be assured of this: (1) All puzzles are solvable. (2) All wording is straightforward. (3) There are no tricks. (4) All answers are provided. Pat Battaglia is the Editor of this book. He is the author of five books of clever brain games (listed below) that are fun for ages 8 - 88 (unlike the brain games in this book!). He is also the author of a newspaper column of brain teasers that has been in syndication for 30 years.Books of brain games with surprising answers by Pat Battaglia: So You Think You're Smart, 150 Fun and Challenging Brain TeasersAre You Smart, or What?, A Bizarre Book of Games & Fun for EveryoneIf You're So Smart, Prove It!, Amusing Word Games For All AgesSmart Is as Smart Does, Brain Games to Reveal the Genius in YouThe Cleverest Brain Games on the Planet with Surprising Answers

An activity book that acts as a companion to the TV series Brain games.

Grab a pencil and get ready to become a problem-solving superstar with activities, puzzles, and games that will give your brain a serious boost. Master mystifying mazes, crack coded messages, and uncover the secrets behind optical illusions, all while learning about your own amazing mind.

Those who thrill to a mind-bending challenge have met their match in this one-of-a-kind collection. Readers can match wits with an elite class of master problem solvers in a wide variety of math, logic, and word games. These games are inspired by members of MENSA, the organization made up of people with an I.Q. of 140 or more. Puzzle addict James Fixx invites readers to sharpen their pencils and their wits with each brain-crunching entry. Answers are provided at the back of the book, as well as information that will help readers discover if they, like Fixx, are MENSA material.

Challenge your teen's mind and strengthen their logical thinking Want to boost your teen's brainpower? This standout among puzzle books for teens is the way to go! From clever crosswords to challenging cryptograms, this delightfully difficult book of mind-benders is packed full of fun new ways to learn. Your teen will hone their critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills as they solve each perplexing puzzle. Go beyond other puzzle books for teens with: Many types of puzzles--Get everything puzzle books for teens should have, including analogies, crosswords, anagrams, logic puzzles, and sudoku. 100 brain challenges--Keep the fun going with enough puzzles to keep even the most clever student busy. Skill building--Help your teen level up their abilities with puzzles that start out simple but get tougher as they go. Encourage your teen to sharpen their mind (and take a break from screens!) with the top choice in puzzle books for teens.

Based on the science that shows that people middle-aged or older who solve word games and brainteasers have a significant cognitive advantage over those who do not, 399 Games, Puzzles & Trivia Challenges is the illustrated game book specifically created to cross-train the brain. Here are 399 games to stretch, challenge, and push the reader, all of which stimulate the formation of neurons—literally, regrowing the brain. Plus they’re not only good for you, but just plain good—these games are fun. 399 Games, Puzzles & Trivia is a lively mix of challenges, riddles, and brainteasers—all vetted by a neuroscientist who specializes in aging brains and designed to work the six key areas of cognitive function that are vulnerable in normal aging: long-term memory, working memory, executive functioning, attention to detail, multitasking, and processing speed. The games are arranged from easiest to most difficult and are labeled according to which cognitive functions they exercise so they can be mixed and matched into a custom “workout.” In just 15 minutes a day, anyone can improve his brain’s strength, flexibility, and long-term health.