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One of the best ways is through exercise but another recommended method is via the use of brain-tickling software of the type that you can find on your iPad. These apps are a neat and tidy way to keep your brain in tip-top shape. If you’re idling on a train, waiting in a dentist’s surgery or even relaxing in the sunshine on holiday then switch your brain back on by giving one of these brain-boosting apps a try.
Train your brain with our selection of mind-bending puzzle apps
Train your brain with mini-games in Clockwork Brain
Developer: Total Eclipse
Price: Free
Tap Challenge from the menu and you’ll see a series of games. They range from finding missing tiles to identifying anagrams. You’ll see a short tutorial for the game you’re about to play.
2: No mistakes allowed
When you master a mini-game, you will have the chance to keep playing it and earn Sprockets, the game’s currency. However, just one wrong answer and it’s game over!
3: Get rewarded
Once you’ve earned enough Sprockets through playing the mini-games, you can visit the upgrade store and cash them in for rewards, such as a Clockwork Brain wallpaper and much more.
Take on the best in Mensa Brain Test
Developer: Barnstorm Games
Price: £0.69/$0.99
Tap New Test from the main menu. You can take three tests: 20 questions in 20 minutes, 40 in 40 and 60 in 60. There’s no difficulty change in the questions – they’re all pretty tough!
2: Get answering
The questions are all multiple choice (but that doesn’t mean they’re easy), so you can guess if you’re unsure. However, when you choose you won’t be told if your answer is correct.
3: Share your score
When done, the program generates a score based on a lower than average, average and higher than average total. Tap View Certificate to share your score with friends.
Conquer anagrams with Conundra
Megafauna Software
Price: Free
Tap Practice to begin playing. You have to unscramble the letters to create an American-English word. You can do this by typing in the text box or by tapping and dragging the letters.
2: Make it tougher
After you’ve finished a couple of practices, try Easy or Medium. It’s a similar concept, except you’re against the clock. You have 90 seconds on Easy, but only 30 on Medium.
3: See your stats
On the Menu, tap Stats in the lower left corner to see your Conundra statistics. Tap the appropriate tab at the top of the screen for the level you want. The balls at the bottom show your recent results.
From : iPad Tips, Tricks, Apps & Hacks Volume 4 - Imagine Publishing Ltd
