Decipher: The Brain Game helps kids practice and improve the following skills:

Planning

Developing a systematic approach for setting and achieving goals.

Because the different gears have different abilities—and some of them will impact other gears, it is important for the player to take the time to make a plan. Short-term planning is especially important when having to solve the problem of which gear to turn first. If the player doesn’t think ahead, then he or she could have all the blue gears lined up and then move a purple gear and mess up one of the blue gears (for example). Without a plan, the level can will take longer and be more frustrating.

Working Memory

Recalling and retaining information in our minds while working.

While it may not seem like it at first glance, this game provides a great chance to practice a player’s working memory. Each gear has a special ability that the player needs to be able to remember. If they cannot remember which color has which special ability, the player will have trouble making plans and knowing which gear to rotate next. This will slow progress and make it harder to unlock new levels.