Big Brain Academy for the Nintendo DS is a puzzle-based educational game that belongs to the brain training genre. Designed to stimulate the mind, the game includes a variety of mini-games that test cognitive skills across five categories: Think, Memorize, Analyze, Compute, and Identify. Players undertake challenges that range from logic puzzles to math problems, enhancing mental agility. The game's lighthearted approach and multiplayer mode promote a fun competitive atmosphere. It appeals to all ages with its easy-to-understand tasks and feedback on brain weight, a measure of mental performance.