So you've played a bunch of brain games on this site and your Brain Score is low. You think you are stupid and lose heart. Wait! There is good news. Our brain is not just a squishy grey blob that sits inside our skull doing nothing. In fact, the brain is constantly busy building new neural connections as it absorbs incoming data from all around. The more we use our brains the more new connections are made.

What is a low Brain Score?

Using our system, an average Brain Score is 50. Above that, you are above average. Below that, you are below average. If your Brain Score is above 80 then you are pretty sharp - well done! If your Brain Score is below 20 then we have work to do, but don't worry, it will be fun.

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How can I increase my Brain Score?

It's quite simple really. All it takes is practice and a little bit of REAL effort. Why did I write the word REAL in capitals? Let me explain. You know some people go to the gym but don't really get into shape and others work out and become super buff? Well, the difference is down to effort. Sure, there may be a slight genetic factor involved but in general, real gains result from real effort. At the gym, if you can easily run on the treadmill for 10 mins and all you do every time you go is exactly that, you aren't going to achieve any gain in fitness. The same goes for brain fitness. If you come to our site and just play the games you are already good at or play without enthusiasm then you will not see any gains in your cognitive ability.

Every time you play you must aim to beat your previous score.

Forget your surroundings. Focus entirely on the game and put every ounce of mental effort you can muster into each attempt. It may feel a little bit like hard work but that's a good thing. Remember, real effort results in real gains!

What if I am better at some games than others?

Your Brain Score takes into account every game you have played. This gives an indication of your overall brain ability. One thing you may find interesting is to look at your scores broken down by key cognitive functions. We have tagged all our games with various keywords for example memory, reaction, visuospacial, language etc. In the 'My Brain' section of the website you will see your scores broken down by each of the tags. You may find you have a weak memory but you are good at reaction games. Perhaps your language skills are good but not your number skills. Check it out, get to know your brain better and see which areas need most improvement.

Final words

This is the part where I write a cheesy closing paragraph. It may be cheesy but it's worth taking in what I am about to say. Your Brain Score is just an indication of how well you can perform certain cognitive tasks. It is not a measure of how worthy you are as a human being! If your brain score is low there is no need to feel bad about yourself. Being good at these tasks is certainly useful for everyday living but don't stress if your scores are lower than other people's. There are plenty of other things such as emotional intelligence and creativity which complete a well-rounded person.

Just keep practising and make sure you are having fun!