97.7
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Head to head · Games & Puzzles
Ultimate Mind Games vs Brain Games Criminal Mind Puzzles
Ravvy scores Ultimate Mind Games at 89.53 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 maximum puzzle variety per dollar and don't mind a thicker, heavier book in your bag.
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.
How they score
| Factor | Ultimate Mind Games | Brain Games Criminal Mind Puzzles |
|---|---|---|
| Variety | 95 | 92 |
| Legibility | 70 | – |
| Portability | 75 | 90 |
| Paper Quality | 88 | – |
| Content Volume | 99 | – |
| Physical Design | – | 96 |
| Value for Money | – | 89 |
| Mental Challenge | – | 84.5 |
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
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 | Ultimate Mind Games | Brain Games Criminal Mind Puzzles |
|---|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1680524712 | 1640306730 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1680524710 | 978-1640306738 |
| Language | English | English |
| Publisher | Cottage Door Press | Publications International, Ltd. |
| Dimensions | 4 x 1.25 x 6 inches | 7.81 x 0.75 x 9.13 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | 13.6 ounces |
| Print length | 384 pages | 192 pages |
| Part of series | Part of series : Brain Busters | Part of series : Brain Games |
| Publication date | September 16, 2018 | December 15, 2018 |
| Best Sellers Rank | See Top 100 in Books | See Top 100 in Books |
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