The Mindflex game brought about quite a stir after it was first released last year, since it seemed to take the standard board game to another level. It's a bit like the famous mousetrap game but from another dimension or possibly more to the point another century. The Mindflex game is truly a board game for the 21 st century. This article will talk about what the Mindflex game is about and who it really is aimed at.

The Mindflex game caused quite a stir after it was initially released last year, since it appeared to take the common-or-garden board game to a different plane. It's a tiny bit like the well-known mousetrap game but from another dimension or maybe more to the point another century. The Mindflex game is truly a board game of the 21 st century. This article will talk about exactly what the Mindflex game is all about plus who it really is aimed at.

The mindflex game is a recent development by Mattel, among the largest toy makers going around the block. And for the sake of lucidity, it is a toy, not a gizmo that can turn you into the lawnmower man (old film about dullard who becomes superhuman by using technology to train his brain - Google it !). The manufacturers do not assert that you will develop any super sensory powers but it is supposed to facilitate with things like attention also it does endeavor to assist you think about improving your mental abilities (which obviously is a good thing...if you think about it).

So how does it work? Well the goal of the mindflex game is to maneuver a foam ball around an obstacle course. The different method in which you do this is with the power of your brain waves. Huh? Brainwaves? What you talking about Willis?

I understand it appears a tad like a science fiction picture but you strap on a headset and clever little ear clips. These devices examine the amount and intensity of your brainwaves and feed them back to the game. And this influences how you can manipulate the ball (there are a a small number of extra things that make the ball travel but I will not spoil it for everyone). The ball literally will hang on thin air and you can move it through tunnels and funnels. Over hoops and additional obstacles. There's even an hurdle described as a teeter tot.

There are actually 5 challenges out of the box. These involve manipulating the ball through the course and performing a range of tasks, like shooting the ball at a target. If you get fed up of these then you can make your individual course because the obstacles are totally configurable.

Mattel have not revealed how the system functions however it has certainly marveled many crowds at different expos and trade fairs at an earlier time in the last year. To this extent it is bound to be a definite favorite as a gift or present for youths and adults alike. I'd say it is a superb gift for youths eight and over since it does need focus to work and a decent attention span.