Brain Test All-Star

If you’ve played a Brain Test game before, you already know the trick: the answer is never the obvious one. You might try solving a math problem only to realize you need to shake your phone, or spend five minutes tapping a door before noticing the key is hiding behind the instruction text. Brain Test All-Star is Unico Studio’s latest entry in the series, and it does exactly what the name promises—rounds up the franchise’s most memorable characters and throws you into a fresh batch of head-scratchers.

The game landed in September 2024 and has already racked up over 114,000 ratings with a solid 4.4 average. That’s not surprising. The Brain Test formula is addictive because it rewards thinking sideways. You’re not just solving puzzles; you’re learning to distrust everything on screen. Every button, every piece of text, every background detail might be a clue—or a trap. All-Star leans into that chaos with a new scoring system that actually tracks how “smart” you are, which adds a little extra pressure when you’re stuck on level 47 for the tenth time.

The cast includes familiar faces: Agent Smith, Monster Hunter Joe, Uncle Bob, Doctor Sad, and Tom Cat. Each character brings their own flavor of nonsense, and the puzzles are themed around their personalities. It’s not a story-driven game—don’t expect cutscenes or deep lore—but the little interactions between levels give it a sense of continuity. You’re not just solving random riddles; you’re helping these weirdos out of absurd situations.

How to Play

The core loop is simple: you’re presented with a puzzle, and you have to figure out what to do. Most puzzles involve interacting with objects on the screen—tapping, dragging, shaking, or even rotating your device. The game doesn’t give you explicit instructions, so you have to experiment.

Controls:

• Desktop: Use your mouse cursor to click, drag, and drop items. Some puzzles require you to hold and move something while tapping elsewhere. Right-click does nothing; everything is left-click or drag.
• Mobile: Tap and swipe with your finger. The touch controls are responsive, and the puzzles are designed to work just as well on a phone as on a computer. If a puzzle asks you to “shake” something, you physically shake your device.

The objective is to clear each level by performing the correct action. There’s no timer, no lives, no energy system—you can try as many times as you want. If you get stuck, there’s a hint button (usually a lightbulb icon) that gives you a nudge, but it costs a small amount of in-game currency. You earn that currency by completing levels, so you can’t spam hints forever.

Features

Brain Test All-Star isn’t just a rehash of old puzzles. Unico Studio added a few new mechanics that set it apart from earlier entries.

New Scoring System: Instead of just a pass/fail, the game now rates your performance. After each puzzle, you get a star rating (one to three) based on how quickly you solved it and whether you used hints. Your overall “brain score” accumulates, and you can compare it with friends if you connect to social media. It’s a small addition, but it gives you a reason to replay levels and try for a perfect run.

Character-Based Puzzles: Each character has a themed set of levels. Agent Smith’s puzzles are spy-themed—codes, disguises, hidden objects. Monster Hunter Joe’s are about tracking creatures and using weird tools. Doctor Sad’s puzzles are medical-themed (but still absurd). This variety keeps the game from feeling repetitive. You’re not just solving 200 variations of “find the hidden button.”

Unlockable Skins and Rewards: As you progress, you earn coins that can be spent on cosmetic items—new outfits for the characters, different backgrounds, and silly hats. It’s purely cosmetic, but it’s a nice dopamine hit between frustrating puzzles.

No Ads During Gameplay: You can play through entire levels without interruption. Ads only appear between levels or when you voluntarily watch one for a bonus hint. That’s a big plus compared to many free puzzle games.

Tips and Strategies

You will get stuck. It’s inevitable. Here’s how to unstick yourself without rage-quitting.

1. Read everything twice. The puzzle text often contains a hidden clue. Sometimes the answer is literally in the question. For example, if the text says “Can you make the cat laugh?” and there’s a feather on the floor, you don’t need to overthink it—drag the feather to the cat.

1. Try the opposite of what seems logical. If a puzzle asks you to “turn off the light,” and there’s a switch, don’t flip it. Try covering the screen with your hand. Or blowing into the microphone. Brain Test loves meta solutions.

1. Shake your device. Seriously. A lot of puzzles require a physical shake. On desktop, there’s usually a virtual shake button, but on mobile, you actually have to move your phone. If you’re stuck and nothing on screen works, give it a good wiggle.

1. Use hints sparingly. The hint system gives you a vague clue, not the full answer. It’s often enough to point you in the right direction. Save your coins for the really tough levels (usually after level 80).

1. Replay old levels for coins. If you’re short on hint currency, go back to earlier levels and try to get three stars. The puzzles are quick, and you’ll rack up coins fast.

1. Don’t ignore the background. Sometimes the solution is a tiny object in the corner that you’d never notice unless you zoom in. On mobile, you can pinch to zoom. On desktop, there’s no zoom, so look carefully.

Common Mistakes

New players tend to fall into the same traps. Here’s what to avoid.

Overcomplicating things. You’ll see a puzzle with a locked door, a key, and a guard. Your first instinct might be to distract the guard or pick the lock. But the solution could be as simple as tapping the key twice to make it bigger, then dragging it to the lock. Brain Test puzzles are often simpler than they look.

Ignoring the title. Each level has a name. The name is almost always a hint. If the level is called “Push the Button,” and you see a button that won’t push, look for a way to make it pushable—maybe you need to remove something covering it.

Tapping too fast. Some puzzles require precise timing. If you tap rapidly, you might skip an animation or trigger the wrong response. Slow down. Watch what happens after each action.

Forgetting to check your inventory. Occasionally you’ll pick up an item that goes into a toolbar at the top of the screen. New players often don’t notice it. If you’ve dragged something and it disappeared, check the toolbar—you might need to use it later.

*Assuming the answer is the same as in previous Brain Test games.* The developers know you’ve played the earlier titles. They deliberately reuse similar setups but change the solution. If you think “I remember this one, I just need to tap the red button three times,” you’re probably wrong. Try something new.

FAQ

Q: Is Brain Test All-Star free?
A: Yes, it’s free to play on Poki. There are optional ads and in-game purchases for hint coins, but you can finish the entire game without spending a cent.

Q: How many levels are there?
A: The game launched with 120 levels, and Unico Studio has added more through updates. As of June 2025, there are over 200 levels. More are likely coming.

Q: Can I play offline?
A: No, it requires an internet connection because it runs in a browser. There’s no downloadable app version.

Q: Why does my hint button not work?
A: You need to have enough coins. If you’re out of coins, the hint button will be grayed out. You can earn coins by replaying old levels or watching a short ad.

Q: Is this game suitable for kids?
A: The puzzles are non-violent and the humor is silly, not crude. Most kids aged 8 and up can handle it, though some puzzles require reading comprehension. Younger children might need help.

Closing

Brain Test All-Star is more of the same, but “the same” is still a lot of fun. If you’ve burned through the earlier games and want a fresh set of puzzles with a few new twists, this one delivers. The scoring system adds a little replay value, and the character themes keep the variety high. Just be prepared to feel very stupid for a few seconds before you realize the answer was staring you in the face the whole time. That’s the Brain Test way.