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Head to head · Games & Puzzles
Brain Games Sherlock Holmes Puzzles (#1) vs Brain Games Criminal Mind Puzzles
Ravvy scores Brain Games Sherlock Holmes Puzzles (#1) at 85.41 and Brain Games Criminal Mind Puzzles at 89.57. Brain Games Criminal Mind Puzzles takes the overall pick, best for true crime fans and puzzle lovers seeking a portable mental challenge.
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Buy this if you want an atmospheric and accessible puzzle book that stays open easily, provided you do not mind some lighter filler content.
Ravvy pick
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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.
How they score
| Factor | Brain Games Sherlock Holmes Puzzles (#1) | Brain Games Criminal Mind Puzzles |
|---|---|---|
| Variety | 85 | 92 |
| Portability | 72 | 90 |
| Design Quality | 91 | – |
| Difficulty Curve | 78.5 | – |
| Thematic Consistency | 89 | – |
| Physical Design | – | 96 |
| Value for Money | – | 89 |
| Mental Challenge | – | 84.5 |
Brain Games Sherlock Holmes Puzzles (#1)
What owners praise
- Convenient spiral binding lays completely flat
- High-quality paper prevents ink bleed-through
- Strong thematic connection to Sherlock Holmes
- Diverse range of puzzle types to prevent boredom
- Affordable price point for the volume of content
What to know first
- Some puzzles may feel too easy for experts
- Large physical footprint compared to pocket books
- Solution section is bulky
Skip it if hardcore mathematicians or those seeking high-intensity logic challenges
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
Specs side by side
| Spec | Brain Games Sherlock Holmes Puzzles (#1) | Brain Games Criminal Mind Puzzles |
|---|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1640300937 | 1640306730 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1640300934 | 978-1640306738 |
| Language | English | English |
| Publisher | Publications International, Ltd. | Publications International, Ltd. |
| Dimensions | 7.81 x 0.88 x 9.13 inches | 7.81 x 0.75 x 9.13 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.15 pounds | 13.6 ounces |
| Print length | 192 pages | 192 pages |
| Part of series | Part of series : Brain Games | Part of series : Brain Games |
| Publication date | January 1, 2018 | December 15, 2018 |
| Best Sellers Rank | See Top 100 in Books | See Top 100 in Books |
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