Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch

How old is your brain?

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Online interactivity, Very mild themes

Can you solve this exercise?

Play the video and try to count the boxes shown on screen before they disappear!

Now that you’re warmed up…

Get ready to challenge your brain in a variety of ways in Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training for Nintendo Switch! Enjoy new exercises, some of them making use of the right Joy-Con’s IR Motion Camera*, or tap and train with classic exercises from past Brain Training games that you can play using a stylus (included with the packaged version from retail stores) or your finger. It’s in your hands!

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Classic and new exercises!

Test your skills with an assortment of exercises in different playstyles, such as holding your Nintendo Switch console vertically and using a stylus or your finger, or using the right Joy-Con’s IR Motion Camera, which detects the shape of your fingers.

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How old is your brain now?

Calculate your overall Brain Age Score by performing a series of back-to-back exercises that challenge your information processing speed, short-term memory and self-control. Why not compare Brain Age Scores with friends and family, too? Ensure you don’t miss your daily exercises by setting an alarm, where your Nintendo Switch will notify you – even if the console is in Sleep Mode!

You can also share your results with a friend or family member each day with Brain Training Email, or have this automatically shared for you if you register! Brain Training Email will be available via an update after January 3rd 2020.

Challenge your friends and family

Using a Joy-Con each, face off against friends and family in unique challenges, or show off your results with others around the world!

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Thinking back…

The history of Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training series can be traced back to 2006 – when Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? released on Nintendo DS. Some of you may have memories of this time! Its concept was inspired by the research and published works of Japanese neuroscientist Ryuta Kawashima. It became one of the most successful games on Nintendo DS, and has since had more entries in the series, with each one bringing new exercises.

It’s now time to think ahead with fresh challenges and ways to play with the unique features of Nintendo Switch!

*To play certain exercises on Nintendo Switch Lite, a Joy-Con pair is required and the Nintendo Switch adjustable charging stand is recommended. A device to recharge Joy-Con controllers, such as the Joy-Con charging grip, will also be required. For more information, visit the Nintendo Switch Lite website.

Lots of challenges await!

Challenge your brain with a range of classic and new exercises! Let’s take a look at some that you’ll find in the game:

Finger Calculations

Solve math problems with your fingers using the right Joy-Con’s IR Motion Camera*. Even if you know the answer in your head, you’ll need to react quickly!

Rock, Paper, Scissors

Aim to win – and even lose – using your fingers in rounds of Rock, Paper, Scissors. It’s the playground game with a twist!

Finger Drills

Copy a sequence of hand gestures in quick succession. Try not to get tangled!

Word Scramble

Form words from a jumbled mess of letters and try not to get mixed-up!

Low to High

Remember the numbers shown before they’re replaced with empty boxes, then tap them in order from lowest to highest. Guess you’ve got to think outside the box!

Word Memory

Remember a list of 30 four-letter words and then write down as many as you can in a certain amount of time. Will you be able to get all 30?

High Hurdles

Run towards hurdles while choosing the number highest in value to jump. Just because a number appears bigger, it doesn’t mean it’s the one to pick!

Head Count

Count how many people remain in a house after several groups enter and leave. Can you keep track?

Masterpiece Recital

Ready, maestro? Play music via the on-screen keyboard while following notes on the musical sheet!

Sudoku

Thinking caps on – the classic is back! 100 Sudoku puzzles await, split into three difficulty levels.

And even more to discover, including…

Speed Counting

Count aloud from 1 to 120, and hit the “Done!” panel once complete. Careful not to get too ahead of yourself!

Reading Aloud

Read aloud selected newspaper articles and put your reading and speech skills to the test.

Germ Buster

Enjoy some post-training relaxation! Take a break from your daily exercises and arrange falling coloured blocks into stacks.

Go head-to-head!

With one Joy-Con each, challenge friends and family to 2-player games that’ll test your memory and reflexes!

Birdwatching

Binoculars down, Joy-Con up! Count the moving birds shown on screen and be the first to enter the correct amount.

Box Counting

Try to remember the number of boxes before they disappear and submit your answer as quickly as possible.

Flag Raising

Memorise the correct order of raised flags and move your Joy-Con in the same pattern.

Take it online!

If you’re connected to the internet and have a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can show your training results in the game’s rankings and compete with friends and family from around the world! We also plan to hold regular World Brain Training Championships. Please check back soon for further information.

Digital version

You can purchase a digital version of Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training for Nintendo Switch from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, or via the official Nintendo website. Purchase

Nintendo Switch Stylus

If you’re purchasing the digital version and would like to play using a stylus, the Nintendo Switch Stylus will be available to buy from participating stores for a limited time.*

*Available from selected EB Games stores while stock lasts.

Packaged version

The physical retail version includes a stylus.

Retailers

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Game specifications

Release date3/1/2020

GenreEducation

No. of playersUp to 2 players

Game file size370MB

PublisherNintendo

Supported languagesJapanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch

Supported play modes

TV mode

Tabletop mode

Handheld mode

Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required (sold separately). See support for details.

This game supports the following features:

Online Play Save Data Cloud

Play online, access classic games, and more with a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Learn more

Notices

Internet connection required during online play. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. Online play requires paid online membership. Find out more about the paid membership subscription.

A paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online is required to use the Save Data Cloud. Find out more about the paid membership subscription.

Multiplayer requires one compatible controller per player. Additional controllers (sold separately) may be required.

This game features real newspaper articles by third parties, which mention real-world events, trivia and brands.