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Head to head · Games & Puzzles
Brain Games Criminal Mind Puzzles vs Ultimate Mind Games
Ravvy scores Brain Games Criminal Mind Puzzles at 89.57 and Ultimate Mind Games at 89.53. Brain Games Criminal Mind Puzzles takes the overall pick, best for true crime fans and puzzle lovers seeking a portable mental challenge.
Ravvy pick
$11
True crime enthusiasts should buy this book for its engaging thematic variety and practical lie-flat design, even if some puzzles feel more like general logic than actual detective work.
$7
Buy this if you want maximum puzzle variety per dollar and don't mind a thicker, heavier book in your bag.
How they score
| Factor | Brain Games Criminal Mind Puzzles | Ultimate Mind Games |
|---|---|---|
| Variety | 92 | 95 |
| Portability | 90 | 75 |
| Physical Design | 96 | – |
| Value for Money | 89 | – |
| Mental Challenge | 84.5 | – |
| Legibility | – | 70 |
| Paper Quality | – | 88 |
| Content Volume | – | 99 |
Brain Games Criminal Mind Puzzles
What owners praise
- Convenient spiral binding lies flat
- Diverse mix of puzzle types prevents boredom
- High quality paper resists ink bleed
- Thematic crime elements add immersion
- Includes a full answer key for self-correction
What to know first
- Text size may be small for some seniors
- Some logic puzzles are repetitive
- Difficulty levels are not clearly marked
Skip it if young children or those who prefer traditional, single-format puzzle books
Ultimate Mind Games
What owners praise
- Massive variety of puzzle types
- Excellent value for the page count
- Compact footprint fits in small bags
- Solutions included for every puzzle
- Durable cover for frequent handling
What to know first
- Notably heavy for its small size
- Small print may strain some eyes
- Tight binding makes inner margins hard to reach
Skip it if users with visual impairments who require large print text
Specs side by side
| Spec | Brain Games Criminal Mind Puzzles | Ultimate Mind Games |
|---|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1640306730 | 1680524712 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1640306738 | 978-1680524710 |
| Language | English | English |
| Publisher | Publications International, Ltd. | Cottage Door Press |
| Dimensions | 7.81 x 0.75 x 9.13 inches | 4 x 1.25 x 6 inches |
| Item Weight | 13.6 ounces | 2.31 pounds |
| Print length | 192 pages | 384 pages |
| Part of series | Part of series : Brain Games | Part of series : Brain Busters |
| Publication date | December 15, 2018 | September 16, 2018 |
| Best Sellers Rank | See Top 100 in Books | See Top 100 in Books |
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