Brain Bender Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Puzzle

Brain Bender

SystemGame Boy
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperElectro Brain Corp.
PublisherGremlin Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Electro Brain Corp. and published by Gremlin Interactive, Brain Bender arrived on the Game Boy as a puzzle game.

Brain Bender is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Brain Bender 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 Bender gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Brain Bender cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Infinite time (timer still counts down)00B-EEE-19E
Don't need passwords for levels you can selectAF6-16F-3B4
Infinite continues003-BDF-801
Infinite Time011949DF

See all Brain Bender cheats

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Brain Bender FAQ

Who made Brain Bender?

It was developed by Electro Brain Corp. and published by Gremlin Interactive.

Is Brain Bender multiplayer?

No. Brain Bender is a single-player game.

How long does Brain Bender take to play?

As a puzzle game, Brain Bender 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.

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