Review · Strategy · iOS
n-puzzle - The Brain Game
Reviewed: 10 May 2026
iOS
wo lin he · 2018
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
50 /100
n-puzzle - The Brain Game is a puzzle game that builds problem solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking, though competitive pressure can be a factor.
Growth (BDS)
36
Risk (RIS)
17
Daily limit
90min
Age guidance
–
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.50 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.07 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
n-puzzle - The Brain Game is an excellent tool for developing cognitive skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical analysis. Its challenging levels and focus on efficiency encourage players to think deeply and plan their moves carefully, enhancing mental agility.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.23 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.28 | |
While primarily beneficial, the game's emphasis on global rankings and speed competition could potentially lead to competitive pressure and social comparison, especially for players who become overly focused on leaderboard performance.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.