Big Brain Academy (Wii)

The Wii Remote controller`s hands-on control makes playing a cinch. This rethinking of the popular Nintendo DS game will test players` brains with fun problems and allow people of any age to play together. Multiplayer versus and co-op play modes have also been added, allowing players to use the title as a brain-training exercise... or a raucous party game!

• The Wii Remote`s hands-on control makes playing the game a breeze, and revamps the DS game that exercised players` minds with enjoyable brain-teasers.
• Multiplayer modes include head-to-head and team battles, play with up to eight players with one Wii remote.
• Integrates Mii characters for save files.
• Special powers/weapons/moves/features: The game features a two-player versus mode that uses a split screen. The same problems will appear in a different order.
• The first player to get 12 correct answers wins.
  

Only three mini-games have been shown so far for the Wii version, the first presenting you with three numbered blocks and a total that you have to reach by adding two of them together. Your job is to knock the one you don't need out by wielding the Wii remote like a hammer. The second game is a variant of spot the difference, except with inverted and distorted pictures where you have to place the missing elements in the second image. The third mini-game displays two towers of bricks where you have to punch holes in one so that it exactly matches up to the other.

All three games are played against an opponent, which implies that all or most of the other games will be too. Since you can also use your Mii character this is certain to be a multiplayer favourite for just about anyone in the family. So even if it doesn't improve your brain power it should at least ensure you remain happy in your ignorance.
HARRISON DENT