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Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain (Nintendo Switch)

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Best Buy has Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain (Nintendo Switch) on sale for $14.99 (price shown in cart). Shipping is free on $35+ orders or select free curbside / in-store pickup where available.

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About this title:
  • Supports up to 4 players
  • Genre: Party, Puzzle
  • "Play a wide variety of activities, like memorizing a series of numbers, identifying an animal as it slowly comes into focus, or helping guide a train to its goal in fun, fast activities.
  • Go brain-to-brain with friends and family in 4-player matches to see who gets the highest score. Everyone can play together at varying difficulties, so a kid can hold their own against an adult in this battle of the brains!"

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  • About this deal:
    • This deal is $15 off (50% savings) the listed retail price of $29.99 and marks the lowest price this title has ever been on sale to date.
    • This matches a very popular Frontpage deal.
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • This title has earned a respectable 7.6 out of 10 user score on Metacritic.
  • About this store:
    • Best Buy's Extended Holiday Return Period: Items purchased now through January 2, 2022 can be returned anytime until January 16, 2022.

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Best Buy has Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain (Nintendo Switch) on sale for $14.99 (price shown in cart). Shipping is free on $35+ orders or select free curbside / in-store pickup where available.

Thanks to Community Member zhrobinson for finding this deal.

Note: Availability for store pickup may vary by location.

About this title:
  • Supports up to 4 players
  • Genre: Party, Puzzle
  • "Play a wide variety of activities, like memorizing a series of numbers, identifying an animal as it slowly comes into focus, or helping guide a train to its goal in fun, fast activities.
  • Go brain-to-brain with friends and family in 4-player matches to see who gets the highest score. Everyone can play together at varying difficulties, so a kid can hold their own against an adult in this battle of the brains!"

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • About this deal:
    • This deal is $15 off (50% savings) the listed retail price of $29.99 and marks the lowest price this title has ever been on sale to date.
    • This matches a very popular Frontpage deal.
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • This title has earned a respectable 7.6 out of 10 user score on Metacritic.
  • About this store:
    • Best Buy's Extended Holiday Return Period: Items purchased now through January 2, 2022 can be returned anytime until January 16, 2022.

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korial
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That is incorrect. I paid $14.43 yesterday at Target for this game using my red card.

I'm not sure if you're trying to correct my choice of words or the actual information, but you get 5% off your purchase using your red card regardless of the price. When I'm in store I get a price match then 5% is taken off when I swipe my Target red card. Online, I get 5% off the full price using my red card and the discounted amount is credited back to me. With this game, I was given 5% off the full price ($1.50) making the game even lower.
korial
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Target also accepts a price match with 5% off if paying with a Red Card.

I bought 2 copies to play with a family member and I was a bit underwhelmed. This is also my first time playing the series so I didn't know what to expect going into it.

When playing online, you work independently to beat your friend's (or a stranger's) recent score. I haven't played couch co-op yet but I suspect it's different and you play at the same time using one screen.

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Dec 20, 2021 05:18 PM
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korialDec 20, 2021 05:18 PM
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Target also accepts a price match with 5% off if paying with a Red Card.

I bought 2 copies to play with a family member and I was a bit underwhelmed. This is also my first time playing the series so I didn't know what to expect going into it.

When playing online, you work independently to beat your friend's (or a stranger's) recent score. I haven't played couch co-op yet but I suspect it's different and you play at the same time using one screen.
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Dec 20, 2021 05:51 PM
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korialDec 20, 2021 05:51 PM
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Quote from Boomskie :
Target does not offer 5% with price match. They consider the 5% as part of the price match.

So in essence you get it from Target for the same price.
That is incorrect. I paid $14.43 yesterday at Target for this game using my red card.

I'm not sure if you're trying to correct my choice of words or the actual information, but you get 5% off your purchase using your red card regardless of the price. When I'm in store I get a price match then 5% is taken off when I swipe my Target red card. Online, I get 5% off the full price using my red card and the discounted amount is credited back to me. With this game, I was given 5% off the full price ($1.50) making the game even lower.
Last edited by korial December 20, 2021 at 10:06 AM.
Dec 20, 2021 06:04 PM
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BoomskieDec 20, 2021 06:04 PM
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Quote from korial :
That is incorrect. I paid $14.43 yesterday at Target for this game using my red card.

I'm not sure if you're trying to correct my choice of words or the actual information, but you get 5% off your purchase using your red card regardless of the price. When I'm in store I get a price match then 5% is taken off when I swipe my card. Online, I get 5% off the full price and the discounted amount is credited back to me. With this game, I was given the 5% off the full price ($1.50) making the game even lower.
Both times I have attempted price matches. The math doesn't add up to what it should be.

This last time I did it for Mario Kart. They only offered $10.45 after the red card already applied $2.55.

I canceled that order to see what discount I would get using a different (non-red card) CC and the discount was $13. Came out to the same total as above with the red card applied.

Did you price match in store? Maybe that is the difference. Mine have been app purchases with phone/chat price matches.
Dec 20, 2021 06:14 PM
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Tourist1292Dec 20, 2021 06:14 PM
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It has been at that price at Amazon last week too. I originally got it at Amazon two weeks ago for $20 after the locker delivery $10 off, then I returned it and got it at Bestbuy last week at $15.
Dec 20, 2021 06:24 PM
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korialDec 20, 2021 06:24 PM
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Quote from Boomskie :
Both times I have attempted price matches. The math doesn't add up to what it should be.

This last time I did it for Mario Kart. They only offered $10.45 after the red card already applied $2.55.

I canceled that order to see what discount I would get using a different (non-red card) CC and the discount was $13. Came out to the same total as above with the red card applied.

Did you price match in store? Maybe that is the difference. Mine have been app purchases with phone/chat price matches.
I price matched online and picked up in store. The price matches are applied by humans so it's likely your agent had an error with their math, as they ask you to purchase at the full price then refund the difference. I price match a few times a month and have always had the right amount returned to me.

In my case, they let me keep the 5% discount from the game's full price and did the same with two separate orders I price matched last week.

Here's my receipt: https://i.imgur.com/CHO4OYF.png

I think it's reasonable to reach back out to their support via chat and find out why they essentially removed your 5% discount when they did the price match. That's the whole point of using a red card after all so that doesn't sound right to me!
Dec 20, 2021 06:58 PM
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schlackDec 20, 2021 06:58 PM
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How do I price match within the target app? Didn't see an obvious chat option. Thanks. Never mind. Found it in the contact us, buried.

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Dec 20, 2021 07:08 PM
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threestonesDec 20, 2021 07:08 PM
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Cannot have the price match via Target.com since the price at Best Buy does not show in the page.
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Dec 20, 2021 07:10 PM
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BoomskieDec 20, 2021 07:10 PM
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Quote from korial :
I price matched online and picked up in store. The price matches are applied by humans so it's likely your agent had an error with their math, as they ask you to purchase at the full price then refund the difference. I price match a few times a month and have always had the right amount returned to me.

In my case, they let me keep the 5% discount from the game's full price and did the same with two separate orders I price matched last week.

Here's my receipt: https://i.imgur.com/CHO4OYF.png

I think it's reasonable to reach back out to their support via chat and find out why they essentially removed your 5% discount when they did the price match. That's the whole point of using a red card after all so that doesn't sound right to me!
I'm 0 for 2. I'll give it one more shot next time.

Thanks for sharing!
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Dec 20, 2021 07:34 PM
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zhrobinson
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Dec 20, 2021 07:34 PM
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Quote from threestones :
Cannot have the price match via Target.com since the price at Best Buy does not show in the page.
Sorry to hear that. Did you chat or call? According to my experience, chat with a Target customer service personnel has a better chance to get it done.
Dec 20, 2021 07:43 PM
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threestonesDec 20, 2021 07:43 PM
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Quote from zhrobinson :
Sorry to hear that. Did you chat or call? According to my experience, chat with a Target customer service personnel has a better chance to get it done.
I chatted with two representatives but no luck. I finally placed an order at Best Buy with the same 5% cash back via PalPal using a chase credit card.
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dweezyDec 20, 2021 07:48 PM
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Bought it last time as a Christmas present for the nephews. My wife and I are eagerly waiting for them to open it so we can all see who's got the biggest brain.

There's a demo out in eShop. We love that there's a tabletop mode for two where you sit on opposite ends on the switch and use just the touchscreen
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Dec 20, 2021 07:54 PM
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zhrobinson
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Quote from schlack :
How do I price match within the target app? Didn't see an obvious chat option. Thanks. Never mind. Found it in the contact us, buried.
In the app, you can go to "My Target" -> Help Center Then choose any category, lets say "Orders and Purchases", then "print a receipt", then tap any topic listed. After that, you will see a "contact" button to the top right corner. Press the button then you will see the chat option.
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ns8013Dec 20, 2021 08:08 PM
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My local GameStop price matched BB's website with no issue.

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duckeggsDec 20, 2021 08:09 PM
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big brain, which a lot of ya'll don't have on here unfortunately Frown
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