Download our new BrainGains app and get puzzling
Ditch the puzzle books and board games - our new BrainGains app is here. This is the complete guide to stretching your skills.
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Two words across. One - pertaining to intellect. Two - act in a certain way so as to acquire. Stumped?
Welcome to BrainGains, Australia’s best destination for quality puzzles.
Stay brainfit by challenging your mind or your mates with the new BrainGains app from the puzzle experts.
Exclusively available on iOS and coming soon to Android, explore hundreds of quality puzzles for every skill level and interest including crosswords, quizzes, sudoku and more.
There’s never been a better time to get smarter with your downtime.
Throw out the crossword books, pack up the board games and recycle your brainteasers because you’ll never need another place to play games. Download the app now to start enjoying:
•Hundreds of puzzles including cryptic crosswords, word searches, Circuit Breaker, and more classic and new games
•A whopping 15 fresh games daily to keep your mind active
•Player stats and analytics to track your personal performance and improvement
•Live multiplayer functionality, so you can battle it out with friends and family
•Say goodbye to dull flights and commutes - offline access will keep you entertained wherever you’re playing
Ready to get puzzling? Download the new app here to start your free trial.
Crosswords
>Quick Crossword >Mini Crossword >Daily Cryptic Crosswords >Multiplayer crossword
Number games
>Easy, moderate, tough and diabolical sudoku >Head Coach >Number Crunch
Quizzes
>News >Review >Sport >The Shark quiz >In the Know >Language and math challenges
Plus all new challenges to keep you guessing
>Total Swipeout >Circuit Breaker >Wordsearch solo or with friends >Worumber (Never heard of it? Download the app now to find out).
Live stats and analytics
The stats section of the BranGains app provides you with live feedback on how you are performing across all games and puzzles, or drill down to see specific stats for each game type.
Unrivalled multiplayer challenges
BrainGains features two type of multiplayer experiences - cooperative and competitive. Challenge your friends and family, or get their help to complete a puzzle.
The BrainGains app features a power recommendation guide to help you discover puzzles suited to your playing style plus a handy time icon to indicate the average length of time a game is expected to take.
You’re missing out on the fun - Download the new app here to start your free trial.
Stumped? Check out these frequently asked questions -
How do I get a membership to BrainGains?
Check out BrainGains website to join instantly.
I’m a subscriber. Can I access BrainGains?
Subscribers have exclusive access to an unbeatable discount offer for BrainGains. Check your email or visit www.plusrewards.com.au
I have an Android device. Can I play?
BrainGains is only available on iOS devices, but will soon be available on Android.
Can I access BrainGains via my desktop computer?
BrainGains is currently unavailable on web or mobile browsers but will be in 2022.
How does multiplayer work?
Brain you can access Multi-player which allows you to challenge another player. You can also invite non-subscribers to play a multiplayer game.
How can I play puzzles offline?
Daily puzzles download to the BrainGains app when opened for the first time each day. Simply open the app before going offline to automatically download today’s puzzles. Note, multiplayer functionality is not available offline.
I have a question that isn’t listed?
Download the app now and explore the Help section.
My app isn’t working. How can I get help or give feedback?
Send us an email at braingains@news.com.au for assistance.
Download the new app here to start your free trial.
Originally published as Download our new BrainGains app and get puzzling