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Try Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain for free!
Download the demo* to flex your brain for free with a small selection of activities, alone or in local multiplayer** with up to three other players.
You can download it from Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch, or via this very page – just sign in and hit the “Download demo” button to get started!
Try for free!
Who has the brawniest brain in your family? Challenge your grey matter to a variety of challenges and find out in Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain for Nintendo Switch.
Tickle your brain with some fast-paced fun
Have a blast with a fun selection of brain-flexing activities. Identify an animal as it slowly comes into focus, break blocks to match the shapes, help guide a train to its goal and much more!
Identify!
Memorise!
Analyse!
Compute!
Visualise!
Take a fun test to determine your Big Brain Brawn and brain type, or boost your skill and speed by practising individual activities in Solo Mode.
Show your studious style by unlocking dozens of outfits for your in-game avatar – from a cat outfit to a corn costume!
Battle to see who has the brawniest brain
Go brain-to-brain with friends and family in local multiplayer** to see who can get the highest score in Party Mode.
Face off in 2-player touch screen battles, or grab a Joy-Con controller each to compete in matches for up to four players simultaneously.
Each player can set their own difficulty, ensuring a level playing field in this battle of the brains, regardless of age or experience.
Go brain vs. brain against mind-masters near and far
Want to see how you match up to brainiacs around the world***? Hop into Ghost Clash mode to pit your brain against other players’ best performances, even when you aren’t playing at the same time. Choose from bright sparks worldwide, folks on your friends list, or family members who have profiles on the same console.
By battling the ghost data of other players, you’ll win points to go up in the Big Brain World Rankings.
Outside of Ghost Clash mode, check your rankings to see how your Big Brain Brawn matches up against others.
More fun for all the family!
* To be able to purchase download games or download demos and free software from Nintendo eShop on the official website, you'll need to have a Nintendo Account which is linked to your Nintendo Switch console. You'll need to have your console registered as the active console for downloads for your Nintendo Account by visiting Nintendo eShop on the device you wish to download on at least once. For automatic download, your system must be updated and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. To find out more, visit our Support section. Purchases made or demo downloads activated through the Nintendo website are processed via Nintendo eShop.
** Multiplayer requires one compatible controller per player. Additional controllers (sold separately) may be required.
*** Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online play. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms and conditions apply. For more information, please visit nintendo.co.za/switchonline.
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What you need to know
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The details of this offer apply to users who sign in with a Nintendo Account with the country setting corresponding to the country setting of this website. If the country setting of a Nintendo Account is different, the details of this offer may be adjusted (for example, the price will be displayed in the respective local currency).
After your payment has been processed, the content will be downloaded to the applicable system linked to your Nintendo Account. This system must be updated to the latest system software and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. Depending on the hardware model you own and your use of it, an additional storage device may be required to download content from Nintendo eShop. Please visit our Support section for more information.
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After your payment has been processed, the content will be downloaded to the applicable system linked to your Nintendo Account. This system must be updated to the latest system software and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. Depending on the hardware model you own and your use of it, an additional storage device may be required to download content from Nintendo eShop. Please visit our Support section for more information.
In the case of games that use cloud streaming technology, a free launcher application or demo can be downloaded.
Please make sure you have enough storage to complete the download.
The details of the offer are displayed based on the country settings of your Nintendo Account.
The Nintendo Account Agreement applies to the purchase of this content.
The use of an unauthorised device or software that enables technical modification of the Nintendo console or software may render this game unplayable.
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Content not playable before the release date: {{releaseDate}} . For pre-orders, payments will be taken automatically starting from 7 days before the release date. If you pre-order less than 7 days before the release date, payment will be taken immediately upon purchase.
To be able to purchase download games or download demos and free software from Nintendo eShop on the official website, you'll need to have a Nintendo Account which is linked to your Nintendo Switch console. You'll need to have your console registered as the active console for downloads for your Nintendo Account by visiting Nintendo eShop on the device you wish to download on at least once. For automatic download, your system must be updated and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. To find out more, visit our Support section. Purchases made or demo downloads activated through the Nintendo website are processed via Nintendo eShop.
This software includes modes or features for which an internet connection and a paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online are required. Any online play modes require a paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online. 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. Find out more about paid Nintendo Switch Online memberships.
Please note: this software does not support the Nintendo Switch Online paid membership’s Save Data Cloud backup feature.
Multiplayer requires one compatible controller per player. Additional controllers (sold separately) may be required.
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Categories
Puzzle, Education
Players
Single System (1-4), Online (1)
Publisher
Nintendo
Features
Nintendo Switch Online features
Play online, enjoy a growing library of classic NES & Super NES games, and more with a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Find out more.
Age rating
TBD
Nintendo Switch Game Card
System
Nintendo Switch
Release date
03/12/2021
Age rating
TBD
Compatible controllers
- Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Languages
Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese
Download version (Nintendo Switch)
System
Nintendo Switch
Release date
03/12/2021
Age rating
TBD
Compatible controllers
- Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Languages
Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese
Download size
720,00 MB