97.7
Best for families and travelers who want a fast-paced game without turn-based waiting
- 144 high-quality letter tiles
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- Zero-setup simultaneous gameplay
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Head to head · Games & Puzzles
Ultimate Mind Games vs Kanoodle Genius
Ravvy scores Ultimate Mind Games at 89.53 and Kanoodle Genius at 93.45. Kanoodle Genius takes the overall pick, best for gifted students and adults 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.
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Kanoodle Genius
93.5
$12
Serious puzzle fans should buy this for its immense replay value and portability, accepting that the small pieces require careful handling.
How they score
| Factor | Ultimate Mind Games | Kanoodle Genius |
|---|---|---|
| Variety | 95 | – |
| Legibility | 70 | – |
| Portability | 75 | 98.5 |
| Paper Quality | 88 | – |
| Content Volume | 99 | – |
| Build Quality | – | 82 |
| Value for Money | – | 95 |
| Difficulty Level | – | 94 |
| Mental Stimulation | – | 96 |
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
Kanoodle Genius
What owners praise
- Over 200 diverse challenges
- Extremely compact and travel friendly
- Engaging 3D pyramid puzzles
- Sturdy integrated carrying case
- Excellent screen free entertainment
What to know first
- Pieces are small and easy to lose
- Instruction booklet text is quite tiny
- Steep difficulty spike for beginners
Skip it if very young children or those easily frustrated by high difficulty
Specs side by side
| Spec | Ultimate Mind Games | Kanoodle Genius |
|---|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1680524712 | – |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1680524710 | – |
| Language | English | – |
| Publisher | Cottage Door Press | – |
| Dimensions | 4 x 1.25 x 6 inches | – |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | 22.68 g |
| Print length | 384 pages | – |
| Part of series | Part of series : Brain Busters | – |
| Publication date | September 16, 2018 | – |
| Best Sellers Rank | See Top 100 in Books | #11,131 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #28 in 3-D Puzzles |
| UPC | – | 086002030269 698887871334 |
| ASIN | – | B00I0D3FUQ |
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