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Big Brain Academy (Wii)

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Platform:   Nintendo Wii
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
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  • Platform:   Nintendo Wii
  • BBFC Rating: Parental Guidance
  • Media: Video Game
  • Item Quantity: 1

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Product Features

  • The Wii Remote hands-on control makes playing the game a breeze, and revamps the DS game that exercised players’ minds with enjoyable brain-teasers
  • In addition to single-player mode, there are versus and co-op multiplayer modes that people of any age or education level to play together
  • Mii data compatible

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  • ASIN: B000OAO188
  • Product Dimensions: 19.1 x 13.8 x 1.4 cm ; 200 g
  • Release Date: 20 Jul 2007
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 186 in PC & Video Games (See Bestsellers in PC & Video Games)

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Nintendo clearly learned a lot from the DS when designing the Wii, with its unique control system and ultra user friendly interface. It’s not just the hardware which bares comparison though, with Nintendo planning a similar range of unusual software, some of which can barely be described as a video game at all. Big Brain Academy on the DS was the less academic of the two brain training games released, testing your grey matter in five separate areas categorised as "Think", "Memorize", "Analyze", "Compute" and "Identify".

Only three mini-games have been shown so far for the Wii version, the first presenting you with three numbered blocks and a total that you have to reach by adding two of them together. Your job is to knock the one you don’t need out by wielding the Wii remote like a hammer. The second game is a variant of spot the difference, except with inverted and distorted pictures where you have to place the missing elements in the second image. The third mini-game displays two towers of bricks where you have to punch holes in one so that it exactly matches up to the other.

All three games are played against an opponent, which implies that all or most of the other games will be too. Since you can also use your Mii character this is certain to be a multiplayer favourite for just about anyone in the family. So even if it doesn’t improve your brain power it should at least ensure you remain happy in your ignorance.
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The Wii Remote controllers hands-on control makes playing a cinch. This rethinking of the popular Nintendo DS game will test players brains with fun problems and allow people of any age to play together. Multiplayer versus and co-op play modes also have been added, allowing players to use the title as a brain-training exercise or a raucous party game. Features: The Wii Remotes hands-on control makes playing the game a breeze, and revamps the DS game that exercised players minds with enjoyable brain-teasers. In addition to single-player mode, there are versus and co-op multiplayer modes that people of any age or education level to play together. Mii data compatible. Special powers/weapons/moves/features: The game features a two-player versus mode that uses a split screen. The same problems will appear in a different order. The first player to get 12 correct answers wins.

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106 of 107 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A little bit of competitive speed and accuracy fun, 19 Jan 2008
By Dr. H. Payne - See all my reviews
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Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 
There are several parts to this game. There is a "test" covering 5 areas of mental agility: identification, memory, analytical ability, computational ability and visualisation. Each area has three games such as identifying a fragmented picture, recognising faces, choosing the correct rotating shape, deciding whether more red or blue balls have gone into a basket, choosing the odd picture out. Each game has 4 levels of difficulty from easy through to expert, giving you a reasonable variety of play. To sit the test you go through all the games and get an overall score in "brain weight" and a grade at the end. There is also a practice section which allows you to choose to play games individually at your desired level and earn medals (bronze, silver, gold and platinum).

In addition to this part of the game there are 3 "group" games. Some you can play on your own, other games allow you to play in turn with someone else, or in a head-to-head simultaneous sprint. The fun thing about some of these sections is that new games pop up to save you from the repetition of the main 15 games.

As a near 40 year old I quite enjoy this. My 4 year old son can play and enjoy some of the games that don't involve reading words. So, like other reviewers, I find that this can bridge the age-gap in electronic gaming.

My only concern with this game is the implication that in "training" your brain it is somehow going to make you more clever. I am a neuropsychologist and loathe the cod-science that suggests that the brain is like a muscle - the more you use it the stronger it will become. This is not founded in scientific fact. You can get a practice effect on whatever task you are doing - with these games the more often you play them, the more familiar they are, the faster you can complete them so your score increases. It's a distracting bit of fun, it's not going to make you more clever than you already are!

I can recommend this game as good family entertainment.
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56 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply brilliant, 29 Oct 2007
By H. Mercer (Co.Durham, England) - See all my reviews
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Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 
One of the best games I've bought for the wii so far. Me and my husband are constantly wanting to put it on to see who can win the most games this time, we've found the sprint when you race against each other the best. The games appear to be easy when first looking at them but once that clock starts ticking your mind goes to mush and they become harder than you think. Plus the fact that so many people can all play at once (up to nine depending on which game you select) means it can be a family affair. Well worth the money in my oppinion (especially if you get it at a reduced price)
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91 of 95 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth £20., 27 Jul 2007
By Ms. Kimberley L. Sturt (uk) - See all my reviews
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Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 
Bought for £20 new and sealed. Easy to play but also fun and challenging. Not as hard as I expected as I find high scores are effected by the speed you answer with as opposed to the question itself being tricky. But, I guess that keeps the game quick and exciting. Very nice presentation, quirky and bright/clear. Good with a friend playing together or against one another. Good use of Mii characters resulting in extra laughs and overall charm. Defiantely one of the best 'mini game games' on the Wii. Nice variety in question types and a cool reulsts board that displays your strongest/weakest category. Fun to try and get better results and improve your mental weak points. Well worth buying, these sort of games should be released for less then standard retail price so it's good that this one was.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Wii game
Given as a gift and it seems the recipient is having fun playing it, but not as much as some of her other games.
Published 6 days ago by Andrew Morris

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun but limited
We bought this on impulse and have had fun with it, but it's a very small game. There is one solo training area, a test area, then three multiplayer challenges. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Adrienne Storme

4.0 out of 5 stars Bigger Brain Academy
I have the DS version of this game and was looking for a new game for my WII, so thought I'd give it a go. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kathleen Mccann

4.0 out of 5 stars Cheap and fun
As with most Wii products - very simple format, but highly addictive.
Bought for my wife (same as Wii, Zelda etc.. Read more
Published 1 month ago by K. Goodwin

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok but can get annoying
I don't think for one moment that this game will make you any smarter than you are at the moment. It will improve your reaction time, but thats about it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Chunky Wilberforce

1.0 out of 5 stars Not all it is cracked up to be
I bought the game and was very disappointed. I think the very very young would appreciate it. It is boring and the little professor talks and talks. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Judie

5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun!
This game is well worth the money and will provide you with hours of fun! Its much more fun with 2 players as you get very competetive, but still could with 1 as the better you do... Read more
Published 3 months ago by R. Brooks

1.0 out of 5 stars not good for adults
this game might be ok for kids, but for adults boring. i founds this game a waste of money. also there`s not much on it. it`s nothing like the ds game.
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Stewart J. Cavers

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fun
This game is great fun and all ages can play but the kids always seem to beet the adults! Great for a wet afternoon.
Published 6 months ago by L. shaw

4.0 out of 5 stars Does exactly what you would expect
This is a very good game, can get a little repetitive. We bought it with the idea in mind to give it to my grandparents who are in their 80's and I think it is suitable for all... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ms. Lr Coelho

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