Do Brain Trainer Games and Software Work?

I would have to say yes.

Many of the puzzles llike Soduko are math related, so I would go as far as to say they are just as good for your brain as Algebra or other basic math.

Other puzzles that make you match shapes, colors, or siimlar items work on your brain response time.

I'm sure there are a few games thats bill themselves are excercise brain training games that don't do much though.

Could be a bit like the scientologist's IQ test, if you're smart enough to say "No, thanks" you automatically pass.

So what's wrong with cryptic crosswords, then?

To egg on (5 letters) .

There are plenty of other games too which will improve you brain skills without recourse to a computer or any electronics.
My 52 pasteboard pals will testify to this.
Del