# Reiner Knizia's Brains Japanese Garden

> A tile-placement puzzle game with 40 challenges by Reiner Knizia. (iPhone/iPad app by Pegasus Spiele Verlags- und Medienvertriebsgesellschaft mbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reiner-knizias-brains-japanese-garden/id985165888 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pegasus Spiele Verlags- und Medienvertriebsgesellschaft mbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/985165887)
- Category: Games, Board, Puzzle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 90 MB
- Languages: German
- Released: 2016-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reiner-knizias-brains-japanese-garden/id985165888/reviews.md

## What is Reiner Knizia's Brains Japanese Garden?

Brains - Japanese Garden : 40 brainy puzzles, by star-designer Dr. Reiner Knizia

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What’s it about?
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It is not as easy as it might seem at first glance to lay out the perfect Japanese Garden – and it is even harder if you have to do it by following strict instructions. Will you manage to find the perfect garden tiles to finish all the Tasks laid out before you?

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How does it work?
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On 40 Puzzle sheets, you have to lay out up to 5 Garden tiles and their different paths, so that you fulfill all the required Tasks. But be aware, each puzzle only has exactly one solution. 

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In short:
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- Think-heavy brain-teaser by star-designer Dr. Reiner Knizia
- 40 brainy puzzles
- 17 unlockable Achievements
- Fitting Asian soundtrack
- For 1 Player

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System Requirements
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- Requires iOS 7.0 or newer
- Compatible with iPhone (3GS or newer), iPad (all), iPod touch (3rd Generation or newer)

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Credits
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Game Design: Reiner Knizia
Artwork: Andreas Resch
Project Management: Thygra Spiele
Realisation: Questor GmbH
App Design: Michael Kleinhenz & Christoph Jerolimov

© 2015 Pegasus Spiele GmbH
    Am Straßbach 3, 61169 Friedberg, Germany
    www.pegasus.de

All rights reserved.

## Key features

- 40 brainy puzzles
- Tile-placement challenges
- Unlockable achievements
- Asian soundtrack
- Single-player experience

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reiner-knizias-brains-japanese-garden/id985165888/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Fun brain bender!

*2016-12-26*

As typical with most later Reiner games, the rules are somewhat easy to grasp, quick to learn and fun to implement. In this game, you are given a puzzle board where you have to match different sides in certain ways. These ways include: connecting sides so the path passes through a certain number of tiles, connecting sides so the path passes by a pagoda, connecting sides so a path passes over a certain number of bridges, or connecting sides to match a certain symbol. You are given a certain number of tiles and then must place and rotate the tiles so as to successfully satisfy what each side wants. It's fun in bursts and hits a similar vein as Tsuro, Indigo and certain elements of Carcassonne. That said, this game is unlike any of those in gameplay. It's worth it for $2, and the art is pleasing, the soundtrack is immersive and the gameplay is fun!

## Frequently asked questions about Reiner Knizia's Brains Japanese Garden

### What is Reiner Knizia's Brains Japanese Garden about?

Brains Japanese Garden is a puzzle game where players arrange garden tiles to fulfill specific tasks and create the perfect garden layout. Each puzzle has a single, exact solution.

### How many puzzles are included in Reiner Knizia's Brains Japanese Garden?

The game features 40 brainy puzzles designed by star-designer Dr. Reiner Knizia. It also includes 17 unlockable achievements for players to discover.

### What are the system requirements for Reiner Knizia's Brains Japanese Garden?

The game requires iOS 7.0 or newer and is compatible with iPhone (3GS or newer), iPad (all models), and iPod touch (3rd Generation or newer).

### Can I play Reiner Knizia's Brains Japanese Garden offline?

The description does not specify offline play capabilities. However, as a single-player puzzle game, it is likely playable without an internet connection.

### What is the age rating for Reiner Knizia's Brains Japanese Garden?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### Does Reiner Knizia's Brains Japanese Garden have ads?

No, Reiner Knizia's Brains Japanese Garden does not contain advertisements. It is a premium game purchased upfront.

### What is the price of Reiner Knizia's Brains Japanese Garden?

The game is available for purchase at $2.99. There are no in-app purchases mentioned.

### How often is Reiner Knizia's Brains Japanese Garden updated?

The app was last updated on May 17, 2016, with version 1.3.2. Further updates may depend on developer support and user demand.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3.2 — 2016-05-17

- Improved achievements
- Minor text corrections

### 1.3 — 2015-07-21

This update contains small game play improvements.

### 1.2 — 2015-06-25

- Fixed that Brains was not playable when the device was offline or in airplane mode.
- Improved the Drag and Drop handling.
- Improved the Achievement algorithm.

### 1.1 — 2015-06-05

No release notes.

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