Brain Spice

07/06/2026

We are OPEN today, Sunday 7th June, until 3pm!

Here's a Jamaica puzzle to ponder: can you make the TARGET value (sum of of black dice = 64) using ALL of the five white dice (6, 3, 3, 5, 4)? You must use the white numbers once and only once, in any order. You can add, subtract, multiply, or divide them.

We actually found four solutions in store - see how many you can find!

06/06/2026

We’re about to draw the winner of the DIGITAL DM9-PRO Hi-Res MICROSCOPE…

WINNERS:
1st Prize (Digital Microscope): Tony Dwyer
1st Runner-Up Prize ($30 Voucher): Kurt Zalmstra
2nd Runner-Up Prize ($30 Voucher): Vanessa Tas
3rd Runner-Up Prize ($30 Voucher): Chantelle Stewart

Congratulations!!

04/06/2026

Hi folks, we will be drawing the winners LIVE IN STORE this Saturday 11am, for our Digital Microscope Giveaway!

1st Prize is, of course, the TOMLOV EDM9-Pro Digital Microscope worth over $200, but we will also draw winners for three runner-up voucher prizes of $30 each.

The prize draw will only take a couple of minutes, and if you come and join us, we'll be doing a 10% DISCOUNT on ALL in-store purchases between 11am (the draw) and noon!

If you are in town, come and say hi!

02/06/2026

🌼 HOMESCHOOL WEDNESDAY 🌼

Curious about homeschooling?
Or been homeschooling for years?

Homeschool Wednesday is on tomorrow from 11am-2pm at Brain Spice 💚

You’re very welcome to drop by and…

👉 ask questions

👉 learn how to play some wonderful gameschooling games

👉 explore ways to incorporate hands-on learning into your day

👉 chat about things like curriculum, registration, motivation, high school years, and tertiary pathways

👉 or just have a relaxed chat with someone who understands homeschooling

Drop in any time - no bookings needed, no purchase necessary. 😊

Whether you’re just starting out or have been homeschooling for years, feel free to come in for a helpful, no-pressure chat with an experienced homeschool mum 🍃

🌱 Homeschool Wednesdays
📅 Every Wednesday
⏰ 11am-2pm
📍 Brain Spice, Bunbury

If you’ve been wondering about homeschooling, this is a really helpful place to start 💚

- Janelle

I’m a homeschooling mum of 4. I’ve been homeschooling for over 14 years and I’m passionate about helping other families get started and stay encouraged! 🌼

01/06/2026

Nature's tantrum has passed! There is something special about the day after a storm - to feel the sun, breathe the fresh air... and then, on with the cleanup.

We are open today until 3pm today, if you would like to swing by for a bit of Brain Spice!

29/05/2026

Remember this post?

Well… guess what’s back on our shelves! 😆

Or if I were to explain it in Neanderthal rules…

Good game.
It back.
You get.
You laugh.
Good fun for rain day.
Come get.
We here.

(Read the original post if you’re wondering what on earth I’m talking about. It’s worth a read. There’s an inflatable “No” stick involved… and the comments are worth a read too 😆)

It’s such a fun game. Get it in store, or online here at Brain Spice…
👉 www.brainspice.com.au/products/poetry-for-neanderthals

I have to admit something - I’ve never actually played this game using the full official rules 😅

Not because I don’t love it - it’s one of the funniest games in our house!

But EVERY time we get it out, someone grabs a card before we even start and tries to explain it using “Neanderthal” rules… and it’s so funny that we just keep going… taking turns with the cards - and of course, hitting each other with the “No!” stick 😆

This can easily go on for an hour before we realise we never actually set the game up.

We even took it on holidays recently - sitting outside our caravan wearing glow sticks and glow glasses (because why not?) 🤩

I can only imagine what the people in the nearby caravans thought… us all sitting around in glow gear, speaking like “Neanderthals”, laughing the whole time…

I’m sure it definitely looked like there was wine involved. (No wine required… although I’m sure that would add a whole new level to the game 😆)

If you haven’t played it - the idea is very simple:
You have to describe the word on the card… but you can only use one-syllable words.

Use a big word?
You get hit with the inflatable “NO!” stick 😆

It’s a great game.

We’ll try the official rules one day…

But for now -

“Game is fun. We play now. No need rules.” 😆

Happy weekend everyone! 😁

- Janelle


🔥 Game is here. It good. You come shop…

👉 www.brainspice.com.au/products/poetry-for-neanderthals

Translation: If you need something fun for the weekend - this is a good one. You can shop online, or come in and see us in store. We’re open Saturday 9am-3pm 😁

28/05/2026

We’ve heard it’s going to rain this weekend…

…which means now’s the perfect time to stock up on puzzles and games 😉

And to make the timing even better, we’ve just fully restocked our range of Grandpa Beck’s Games too - which is one of our favourite game ranges here at Brain Spice!

This range of games was started by Brent “Grandpa” Beck and his wife Tauni. They loved playing games with their kids and grandkids so much that they decided to make their own games, inspired by the ones they used to play when they were raising their kids. Grandpa Beck's is still entirely run by Tauni and Brent (with the help of some of their kids) and they only ever produce games developed by members of their own family. What a fun family they must be! 😊

✨ If you’re after some great family games that aren’t overwhelming to learn, this is a great range to stock up on!

Once you start playing these games, you’ll probably find that they feel familiar. This is because they were inspired by classic games that you very likely already know how to play… which makes them really easy to learn.

But also, the beautiful (and sometimes quirky!) twists and themes they’ve added to these games make them completely different to the classic games that inspired them, and… well, the whole combination of familiar yet different just makes them so much fun to play!

For example, we’ve included a simple explanation of The Bears and The Bees in the video. Does it remind you a bit of Dominoes? 😉

(Actually, if you’ve mastered Honeycombs, then The Bears and the Bees is a great next step for your family!)

And if you like UNO, you’ll very likely love Nuts About Mutts 😉

There’s even a very “punny” party game in their range! (If you’d like to know more about that one, have a look at Cover Your Kingdom in our webstore using the link below. However, if you don’t like puns, maybe that one isn’t for you 😉)

…Also, a gorgeous little detail in this range is that inside every game there’s also a recipe from Grandma Beck!

It’s definitely a range we’re happy to have back on our shelves!

Happy Thursday everyone!

- The Brain Spice Team

Find our entire Grandpa Becks Games range here…
👉 www.brainspice.com.au/collections/grandpa-becks-games

25/05/2026

I’ve been waiting for this game to arrive! And finally… it’s here! ✨

It’s got everything… a fun game.. a maze… teaching kids life skills through play… gnomes that move as if by magic…

It’s the most “Brain Spice” thing I’ve ever seen 😆

✨ Gnomes at Night is a cooperative game for kids… and the kids will LOVE it!

To play, you work together to make your way through a maze, trying to reach as many treasures as possible. The more treasures you reach before the timer runs out, the higher your score at the end.

The twist though, is that the board is double-sided, and each player can only see ONE side of the maze.

…and here’s the other thing… the mazes don’t match.

So you’re trying to explain what you can see, while the other player explains what THEY can see, and together you’re trying to work out how to get through the maze to the treasure.

⚡️ Since there’s a timer, you have to communicate and make decisions quickly - although you can always not use the timer for younger kids, or for kids who find the timer too much pressure.

It’s easy to learn, very quick to set up, plays in about 15 minutes… and it has magically moving gnomes 😏

Definitely one I’d recommend for families with kids 💚

👉 You can find it here:
www.brainspice.com.au/products/cover-your-kingdom-1

…(I know the link looks like it’s for another game - but trust me, it’s the right one. Although if you’re wondering, yes we do have Cover Your Kingdom too, and yes it’s great. Technology 🤦‍♀️)

- Janelle

Watch the video to see how Gnomes at Night works (and see the magic gnomes in action!) 😉

I’ll pop a more detailed (but simple) explanation of how to play in the comments for those who are interested ✨

24/05/2026

We are OPEN today (Sunday 24th) from 10am to 3pm.

Just another day at the office... 😁

https://www.brainspice.com.au/products/zipstring-bodacious-blue-2

22/05/2026

Have you seen our range of quick games? 🎲

These are our easy-to-learn, fun-to-play, no-stress games.

They’re great for playing after dinner, between activities, when friends drop over, at a cafe, or anytime you feel like playing a fun game without a huge setup.

We’ve made a collection on our webstore of all our favourites… because everyone needs some quick games in their collection 😉

Tenzi is a perfect example of a quick game. You can learn it in seconds, and a game can last anywhere from 30 seconds to a couple of minutes. It’s fun, easy, and great for all ages.

You can find our full range of quick games in store and online here at Brain Spice:
👉 www.brainspice.com.au/collections/quick-games

Happy weekend everyone!