BrainBox games have been quite popular, and over the last few years, I seem to be hearing a lot more about them. Therefore, it was definitely time to buy to try! I decided to purchase 'The World' game to begin with.
How does it work?
The game consists of 72 cards, 1 rules card, 1 sand timer and 1 die.
'Our original BrainBox, designed for you to play with your family, will help improve observation and memory skills as well as knowledge of the world we live in.'
The game we purchased is level 4, which is aimed at 7/8+. Games are available in levels 1,2,3,4,5 and level senior.
The game has basic rules, for 1 player, using the timer you look at a card for 10 seconds. Turn the card over and answer the questions. As a solo player it's best to write down the answers. If all answers are correct, you keep the card, and total up how many you have after five or ten minutes. All of the answers are on the picture side of the card, just need to be super observant!
If there are 2 or more players, the youngest player goes first. Similarly to one player, the picture side of the card is studied for 10 seconds, however for younger players longer time slots can be allocated.
The card is then passed to another player, and the player who studied the card rolls the die. The appropriate question is answered (if you rolled 3, question 3 needs to be answered). The other player asks the question and then checks whether it is correct. If the answer is correct, player 1 keeps the card, if incorrect the card is returned to BrainBox. Play moves on to next player.
The player with the most cards after ten minutes wins!
Countries you'll learn about
In our BrainBox game we have the following country cards
How does it work?
The game consists of 72 cards, 1 rules card, 1 sand timer and 1 die.
'Our original BrainBox, designed for you to play with your family, will help improve observation and memory skills as well as knowledge of the world we live in.'
The game we purchased is level 4, which is aimed at 7/8+. Games are available in levels 1,2,3,4,5 and level senior.
The game has basic rules, for 1 player, using the timer you look at a card for 10 seconds. Turn the card over and answer the questions. As a solo player it's best to write down the answers. If all answers are correct, you keep the card, and total up how many you have after five or ten minutes. All of the answers are on the picture side of the card, just need to be super observant!
If there are 2 or more players, the youngest player goes first. Similarly to one player, the picture side of the card is studied for 10 seconds, however for younger players longer time slots can be allocated.
The card is then passed to another player, and the player who studied the card rolls the die. The appropriate question is answered (if you rolled 3, question 3 needs to be answered). The other player asks the question and then checks whether it is correct. If the answer is correct, player 1 keeps the card, if incorrect the card is returned to BrainBox. Play moves on to next player.
The player with the most cards after ten minutes wins!
Countries you'll learn about
In our BrainBox game we have the following country cards
- France
- Germany
- Australia
- Brazil
- Ireland
- Belgium
- Switzerland
- Spain
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- Poland
- Greece
- Russia
- Norway
- Netherlands
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Morocco
- Egypt
- Kenya
- Tunisia
- Italy
- Ghana
- Sudan
- Nigeria
- Botswana
- Canada
- USA
- Mexico
- Cuba
- Costa Rica
- Jamaica
- Argentina
- Chile
- New Zealand
- Honduras
- El Salvador
- Panama
- Nicaragua
- Guyana
- Peru
- Ecuador
- Venezuela
- Colombia
- Belize
- Uruguay
- Iran
- India
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Nepal
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Myanmar
- Japan
- Cyprus
- Saudi Arabia
- Seychelles
- Israel
- Turkey
- Austria
- Bolivia
- China
- Indonesia
- Libya
- Iceland
- Mongolia
- South Korea
- Guatemala
- Laos
- Portugal
I do like the mix of countries provided. There are quite a few uncommon ones, which is fantastic, as they're usually the countries no one knows much about!
Types of questions
All of the picture side of the cards includes capital city, the flag and then a few other well known good or places or produce or even sport. For example, Portugal card shows the capital city - Lisbon, shows the bordering ocean - Atlantic Ocean, Lavender as being one of the flowering plants, the famous tower- Belem tower - Lisbon. The cards also show the internet abbreviation for each country.
What we think
I have to admit, for a compact game that doesn't cost a lot, this is absolutely fantastic. not only has it helped little person really improve on his observation skills, carefully looking at the picture side, it has also immensely improved his memory skills. Furthermore, he now has knowledge about the world around him, and it hasn't been a mundane sit down activity, but a fun family game. If you want to help children with memory this is the game to buy! This isn't only good for children, but adults alike. I have managed to retain so much information with the short bursts of the games. Hopefully I'll know everything about the countries included in a few weeks!!
We are hoping to expand our collection, as there are so many BrainBox games available.
If you're interested in this game, click here to have a look and purchase.
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