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Head to head · Games & Puzzles
Brain Games Sherlock Holmes Puzzles (#1) vs Ultimate Mind Games
Ravvy scores Brain Games Sherlock Holmes Puzzles (#1) at 85.41 and Ultimate Mind Games at 89.53. Ultimate Mind Games takes the overall pick, best for commuters and travelers seeking long-lasting offline entertainment.
$8
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
$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 Sherlock Holmes Puzzles (#1) | Ultimate Mind Games |
|---|---|---|
| Variety | 85 | 95 |
| Portability | 72 | 75 |
| Design Quality | 91 | – |
| Difficulty Curve | 78.5 | – |
| Thematic Consistency | 89 | – |
| Legibility | – | 70 |
| Paper Quality | – | 88 |
| Content Volume | – | 99 |
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
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 Sherlock Holmes Puzzles (#1) | Ultimate Mind Games |
|---|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1640300937 | 1680524712 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1640300934 | 978-1680524710 |
| Language | English | English |
| Publisher | Publications International, Ltd. | Cottage Door Press |
| Dimensions | 7.81 x 0.88 x 9.13 inches | 4 x 1.25 x 6 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.15 pounds | 2.31 pounds |
| Print length | 192 pages | 384 pages |
| Part of series | Part of series : Brain Games | Part of series : Brain Busters |
| Publication date | January 1, 2018 | September 16, 2018 |
| Best Sellers Rank | See Top 100 in Books | See Top 100 in Books |
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