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Brain Workshop is a mental training program that has been scientifically demonstrated to improve working memory and general intelligence.

You can download a free copy of this software here. It’s available for both PC and Mac.

The premise behind the game is really simple to understand, but difficult to master.

Basically, in each mode there is a grid with 9 different positions (think “tic tac toe”). A box appears in 1 of the 9 positions along with a letter (“L,” “T,” “R,” etc.).

In the default mode, your goal is to look 2 steps back and identify if there is a match. There are two types of different matches: “position match” and “audio match.” Each round of the game goes through 20 steps, and based on how many matches you correctly found the game will rate you between 0-100%.

Here’s a quick visual diagram of what it looks like when you find a match:





As you get better, the game becomes increasingly difficult by increasing the amount of steps you need to look back (such as 3 steps or 4 steps). More advanced modes also include other kinds of matches like “color match” and “image match.”

In each consecutive mode, you have to juggle with more and more information in order to be successful. The game keeps track of your progress over time and you’ll notice how much better you become at short-term memory and focus.

Here’s a video tutorial of “Brain Workshop” from one of the designers:





It’s usually recommended that you use Brain Workshop every day for about 20-25 minutes. I’ve only been using the program for a couple weeks, but I’ve already noticed my brain seems sharper and better at handling greater amounts of information at once.

I really look forward to continuing to use this program in the future and seeing what it brings. If you are someone who is serious about brain fitness, I highly recommend you check out Brain Workshop. Hell, even if you aren’t that serious about brain fitness you should check it out (it’s free, so what do you really have to lose).

