Are You a Secret Genius? : 100 Addictive Puzzles for the Whole Family - BBC Studios

Are You a Secret Genius? : 100 Addictive Puzzles for the Whole Family - BBC Studios

BBC Studios

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Published 5 November 2026

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  • Pages · 224 pages, 60 b/w, illus
  • Publication Date · 05/11/2026
  • Genre · Puzzles & quizzes
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There's more than one way to be a genius! 100 fiendish puzzles. Five ways to think. One question: is there a genius hiding in your family? The official puzzle book of the hit Channel 4 series Secret Genius, created by the programme-makers in collaboration with Mensa, Are You a Secret Genius? is packed with 100 mind-bending puzzles that celebrate intelligence. Test yourself across five different ways of thinking, race against the clock, compare answers with family and friends, and discover that there's far more than one way to be brilliant. Based on the latest understanding of how our brains work, these ingenious puzzles reward pattern-spotters of all ages, word lovers, visual thinkers, logical minds and more. Perfect for everyone from curious kids to sharp-thinking grandparents, this is the ultimate puzzling challenge to take on together. You might discover a hidden talent . or even your very own superpower. And who knows? The secret genius in your family might just be the person sitting next to you on the sofa. There's only one way to find out .

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