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Atari 2600 · Puzzle
Brain Games
Deep cut
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1978 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Atari, Brain Games arrived on the Atari 2600 in 1978 as a puzzle game.
It came out in the 2600's second year on the market. Other notable 2600 releases from 1978 include Superman, Basketball and Canyon Bomber. Among the 14 2600 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
Atari also made E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Combat and Asteroids for the 2600.
Brain Games supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the 2600 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Brain Games is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Brain Games walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Brain Games.
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Playing 2600 games today
Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.
Brain Games FAQ
When did Brain Games come out on the 2600?
Brain Games was released for the Atari 2600 in 1978.
Who made Brain Games?
It was developed by Atari.
Is Brain Games multiplayer?
Yes. Brain Games supports up to 2 players.
How long does Brain Games take to play?
As a puzzle game, Brain Games typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Brain Games on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.