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Brain Game Theater
Brain Game Theater is where puzzle-solving and a little bit of chaos come together.
I’m Riley Wilkinson — game designer, creative director, inventor of The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game.
I'm obsessed with brain games and puzzles like Kanoodle, IQ Puzzler Pro, and
logic puzzles from all sorts of game companies. Visit my shows on TikTok and YouTube
or grab my favorite games in my affiliate Walmart Shop or Amazon Shop!
Announced! New Giant Kanoodle XL Puzzle Game Walmart Launch
Just announced: y'all ready for this? If you thought the 15-inch Kanoodle Party game was big, then please hold. Spotted online: the upcoming release of Kanoodle XL. This one is XL for sure: the board is THIRTY INCHES long and includes a mesh bag to store the pieces in. Image Credit: Educational Insights I'll update this page with a full hands-on review the moment it ships — so check back for my inventor's take once I've actually played it. I've done a ton of livestreams where
Kanoodle Party (Giant Edition): What It Is, How It's Different, and How We Solve It Live
Kanoodle Party is the 15-inch giant edition of the classic Kanoodle puzzle. What it is, how it differs from classic, where to buy, and a full live solve with the chat.
SmartGames IQ Pentagon Review: The Logic Puzzle With a Five-Sided Board
SmartGames IQ Pentagon Review: The Logic Puzzle With a Five-Sided Board The SmartGames IQ Deluxe: Pentagon is a single-player logic puzzle featuring a five-sided game board, 11 translucent double-sided puzzle pieces, and 120 challenges ranging from easy to expert. It's part of the SmartGames IQ Deluxe series, designed for ages 14 to adult, and beautifully packaged in a gift box with lid and a full-color hardbound challenge book with answer key. No cheating! Each challenge has
Logic Puzzle Pool Party - Kanoodle Party Edition Floats!
Does Kanoodle Party Float? Yes — Here's the Test Kanoodle Party, the giant edition of the Kanoodle puzzle game by Educational Insights, floats in pool water because its blow-molded pieces are hollow and its board traps air beneath an outer flange. Yes, I brought the giant new Kanoodle Party edition (affiliate link) of the classic Kanoodle puzzle game out to the pool just to confirm something that was splashing away at my summer instincts. YES, the JUMBO Kanoodle game just la
Giant Kanoodle Party Puzzle: Can You Fit the Yellow Noodle?
Look at this GIANT Kanoodle Party puzzle game from Educational Insights! This new version is perfect for groups, families, teams, or even thousands of players in my livestream! Is this giant Kanoodle available at Walmart? Yes. The official 15-inch oversized Kanoodle Party Edition officially dropped online at at Walmart. Get one here at Walmart More Editions of Kanoodle Walmart Shop Amazon Shop (Affiliate links - I earn commission. Thanks for supporting the chaos!) ☀️ Quick
Kanoodle Party Edition LIVE: 450,000 Viewers Saw the Giant Puzzle
Kanoodle Party Edition is the giant multiplayer version of Kanoodle, the classic pocket-sized brain teaser from Educational Insights. It uses the same spatial reasoning challenge, but scales it up for group play with larger pieces and a much bigger board. Kanoodle Party Edition launched in July 2026 and retails for around $29.97 at Walmart. It supports 1-6 players or teams and features a 15-inch game board, 140 puzzle challenges, and a downloadable QR code timer. Where to Buy
Kanoodle Go: a $4.99 Baby Kanoodle is on the Way
Educational Insights AGAIN invents an awesome version of the famous Kanoodle game! Just LOOK at what's ahead! Kanoodle Go is a new mini version of the Kanoodle logic puzzle from Educational Insights, with 50 challenges, a clip-on carabiner, and an MSRP of $4.99. How adorable is this CUTE, TINY version of the Kanoodle one-player logic puzzle? I literally just stumbled upon this today. The Toy Book, a toy industry trade magazine, published an image of the game — the first look
Unleashing the Fun: Kanoodle 20th Anniversary Fan Edition
We played the Kanoodle Fan Edition in my YouTube livestreams and the audience helped me solve the puzzles!
100 Kanoodle Ultimate Champion Solutions - Watch Every Step, Solve Any Puzzle
Looking for a Kanoodle Ultimate Champion solution? Watch me solve puzzles 1-100!
Stuck on a Kanoodle puzzle? See the Solutions!
Watch us solve over 35 Kanoodle Ultimate Champion puzzles!
Kanoodle Solutions: 25 Classic & Ultimate Champion Kanoodle Solver
We zoomed through 25 Kanoodle puzzle challenges from the classic Kanoodle and Kanoodle Ultimate Champion. Thanks to the help of livestream viewers in the chat, we conquered so many challenges!
Kanoodle Solutions - 13 Challenges - Kanoodle Solver
Five hours. Thirteen Kanoodle puzzles solved live, including a single challenge that took over 2 hours! Watch step-by-step solutions with direct timestamps to each puzzle.
I built a task management system with Claude (Free templates for you!)
Like most people, I constantly think of things I need to do - tasks that are done, half-done, or not even written down anywhere. I've tried everything: Siri reminders, calendar apps, sticky notes that disappear, notebooks I forget at home... you know the drill. Five years ago, my brain broke. I mean, it actually BROKE broke. I suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and had to re-learn how to walk, write my name, drive, and think. I see a trainer to work on my balance, I a
Kanoodle Puzzle 161 Solution - Step-by-step Kanoodle Solver
The actual solve time? A soul-crushing 2 hours, 31 minutes, and 17 seconds. If your timer's climbing into triple digits, don't panic—you're not losing your mind. This puzzle is legitimately one of the most brutal in the entire 500-challenge set. I'm dropping the exact solution below so you don't have to suffer through another hour of your life questioning every decision you've ever made. Challenge 161 Timestamp 2:13:54 - Challenge 161 Alright, so Kanoodle Ultimate Champion Ch
21 Kanoodle Solutions - Ultimate Champion Solver
What Happened 360K+ viewers witnessed one of my most epic Kanoodle solutions meltdown ever! This 2-hour livestream became legendary when Challenge 102 turned into a 30-minute battle that broke my brain (and the chat). Epic Challenge Moments Challenge 102 - The 30-Minute Monster Challenge 103 - Epic Final Showdown! Challenge 41 - Lightning Fast Challenge 53 - First Try Magic Full Challenge List 00:00 - Stream Start 07:15 - Challenge 40 07:19 - Challenge 41 13:22 - Challenge 53
The Kanoodle Puzzle Game and Solutions - Puzzle Solver
Watch as I navigate through increasingly complex spatial reasoning challenges with my trusty timer ticking away. Why Watch This isn't just another puzzle stream—it's Brain Training Theater. You'll watch me think out loud, fail in public, and hit those satisfying "aha" moments that prove neuroplasticity can be entertaining. How to Play Kanoodle Kanoodle is a 3D spatial reasoning puzzle with hundreds of challenges. It's tactile, portable, and scientifically engaging—perfect for
Watch Me Solve the Kanoodle Puzzle Game Brainteaser
After 500K people watched my last mental breakdown, it was time to teach survival strategies! My June 1st stream was absolute chaos with half a million viewers watching me lose my mind. Why Watch This isn't just another puzzle stream—it's Brain Training Theater. You'll watch me think out loud, fail in public, and hit those satisfying "aha" moments that prove neuroplasticity can be entertaining. How to Play Kanoodle Kanoodle is a 3D spatial reasoning puzzle with hundreds of ch
EPIC Kanoodle Puzzle Solver - Chat Controls the Game
What an incredible stream! Thank you to everyone who joined me for this puzzle-solving marathon that hit an amazing 100,000 views! Your support and excitement made this our biggest stream yet. Why Watch This isn't just another puzzle stream—it's Brain Training Theater. You'll watch me think out loud, fail in public, and hit those satisfying "aha" moments that prove neuroplasticity can be entertaining. How to Play Kanoodle Kanoodle is a 3D spatial reasoning puzzle with hundred
My Brainstruction MEGA Logic Puzzle Game Prototype
Welcome to Brainstruction—where neuroplasticity meets cozy chaos! I'm Riley Wilkinson (toy designer, creative director, and your puzzle-loving host) with a GIANT 48-piece puzzle challenge featuring my special design innovation: a locking mechanism that keeps pieces in place so you can play freely without instructions. Join me for: - Real-time solving of my hand-crafted 48-piece brain training game - 🎧 Soothing analog timer ASMR and warm puzzle vibes - 💭 Banter about executi
Vintage Fisher-Price Cash Register: Original vs Remake
The vintage Fisher Price cash register is one of my favorite retro toys from the 1970s. Did you know you can pick a remake of this famous toy and relive those nostalgic moments? Ummmm, of course I did! Basic Fun manufactured this remake of the Fisher-Price cash register. Okay, I’ve made an observation when it comes to vintage toys. I’ve posted a few videos and still shot posts on TikTok and YouTube. The feedback, comments, follows, and interest has really surprised me. I thin
Drip Drop Board Game
Choosing the right games for children can be a challenge for parents and educators. With so many options available, it is essential to find a game that combines aesthetic appeal with engaging gameplay. Drip Drop, a delightful board game by Marbushka, excels in both areas, making it a wonderful choice for family fun. This board game for kids by Marbushka is one of the most beautiful European board games I’ve ever seen. I’ve featured it in the My Toy Pitch class and my Charact
About Brain Game Theater
Riley Wilkinson | Riley Approves
I'm a toy and game inventor with 30+ years in product development - you might know The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game. After a severe traumatic brain injury forced me to relearn how to write, draw, and walk, I discovered something unexpected: spatial reasoning puzzles weren't just games. They were rebuilding my brain.
That became my YouTube channel. But here's the twist - YOU control the chaos. Viewers tell me where to place every piece via chat. I call you out by name, follow your suggestions (even the terrible ones), and we solve these puzzles together. It's brain training theater, and honestly? It's hilarious watching me struggle while hundreds of people argue about puzzle placement in real-time.
My mission is simple: fight "brain rot" culture with analog brain games that actually make you lean forward instead of zone out. What started as my personal cognitive recovery is now a community of adults training focus, memory, and executive function through play.
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