Free brain games
Short puzzles that make you think. Try a nonogram below, then explore word, logic and chess puzzles.
Try a picture logic puzzle
Fill squares using the number clues. Use Hint if you are stuck.
Tap or drag to fill. Cross out squares you know are empty. A clue fades when its row or column is right.
Pick by skill
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Done GRIDS
Use the number clues to fill in the grid and reveal a picture. 5 min.
Done TOWER
Change one letter at a time to climb from the start word to the goal word. 2 min.
Done MINI
A 5x5 crossword with hand-written clues. 3 min.
Cats vs Dogs Chess
Chess with 3D cats and dogs. Play the computer or a friend. About 10 min.
Done SCRAMBLE
Make words from seven letters, then find the long one. 3 min.
New Bloom Chain
Tap a flower group and chain matches into a bouquet. 2 min.
What kinds of brain games are here?
- Logic. Nonograms fill a grid from number clues, with no guessing.
- Words. Word ladders, anagrams, word searches and crosswords.
- Strategy. Chess puzzles and games against the computer.
- Planning. Bloom Chain rewards thinking a few taps ahead.
A good routine
Ten minutes a day is plenty: one daily puzzle, one practice puzzle. Variety matters more than speed. Mix word puzzles and logic puzzles through the week. Puzzles are fun and keep your mind busy; they are not a medical treatment.
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Questions
What are the best brain games?
The best ones are the ones you enjoy enough to keep playing: crosswords, word puzzles, logic grids and chess puzzles are all good choices.
Are brain games good for you?
They are a pleasant way to practice focus and problem solving. They are not a treatment for any condition.
Are these free?
Yes, all of them, with no account.