- Mindflex, the new mental acuity game from Mattel, makes that dream a reality.
- Mindflex combines advanced technology with the power of thought!.
- A game where players compete in the ultimate mental marathon.
- The various obstacles can be repositioned into many different configurations.
- Finalists for 10th Annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards.
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Mindflex--featuring a headset that reads your brain waves and a
levitating foam ball--is the kind of game that must be seen to be
believed. Recommended for players aged eight and older, the game
begins when you strap on the headset so you can use your powers
of concentration to move the ball around the game console and
through a mind-bending obstacle course. A dial-in console lets
you to keep the ball lifted on a cushion of air, but raising and
lowering the ball must be accomplished by alternating
concentrating and relaxing your mind.
At a Glance
Ages: 8+
Requires:* 4 "C" and 3 "AAA" batteries (not included)
* Screwdriver for battery installation
What We Think
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The Good: Adults and kids guide a foam ball through obstacles
using the power of their minds.
The Challenging: Players unable to perceive a relationship
between their minds and the ball's height may grow impatient.
In a Nutshell: Foam ball really does rise and fall, and choice
of games and obstacle courses provides hours of amusement.
Your telekinetic fantasies becomes a reality with the Mattel
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Headset Measures your Brain Waves
Tired of games that depend on the roll of a die or lucky draw?
With the help of advanced technology, Mindflex introduces a whole
new way to play--by using the power of your mind! You'll feel
like a character in a science fiction movie as you strap on the
headset, connect the clips to your ear lobes, and align the metal
forehead sensor just above your left eyebrow. But even this
strange accessory won't prepare you for the of a foam ball
quivering five inches above the game console!
Move the Ball with the Power of your Mind
Skeptics will be quick to point out that the console's moveable
fan nozzle holds the ball aloft on a cushion of air. However, as
players learn to alternately focus and relax their minds, the
ball will respond by rising and falling. An instruction manual
provides various concentration and relaxation techniques to try
such as math problems or visualization and practice exercises.
Once you feel like you've mastered the art of telekinesis, you
can test your mental acuity with five challenging games designed
for groups of one to four players. Use the game console to select
your game, set the difficulty level, and track your scores.
Design a Mind-Bending Obstacle Course
A variety of hoops, hurdles, funnels, and a teeter-totter can be
positioned however you choose on the game console. Players use
their minds to move the ball under, over, or through the
obstacles. Several games test speed, while another challenges
players to lift a ball up and through a funnel, shooting it
across the game console to score points.
While Mindflex's advanced technology is sure to intrigue,
mastering the games may prove difficult for some. Because
concentration techniques will vary from person to person, the
game rewards patience and a willingness to experiment. Fans of
mazes and brain teasers will appreciate the mental challenge, and
creative types will like designing the obstacle courses.
Mindflex's game console requires four "C" batteries (not
included), and the headset requires three "AAA" batteries (not
included). The four foam balls should be handled with care to
keep their ability to levitate. Fortunately, the game console
features an inner compartment for safe ball storage.
What's in the Box
Game console, headset, four foam balls, and various obstacles.
(Batteries not included.)
From the Manufacturer
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MINDFLEX Game: Have you ever dreamed of moving an object with
the power of your mind? Mindflex, the new mental acuity game from
Mattel, makes that dream a reality. A lightweight headset
containing sensors for the forehead and earlobes measures your
brainwave activity. When you focus your concentration, a small
foam ball will rise on a gentle stream of air. Relax your
thoughts and the ball will descend. By using a combination of
physical and mental coordination, you must then guide the ball
through a customizable obstacle course–the various obstacles can
be repositioned into many different configurations. Mindflex
combines advanced technology with the power of thought to create
an interactive experience unlike any other– a game where players
compete in the ultimate mental marathon. Requires 4 C batteries
and 2 AAA Alkaline batteries.