No featured offers available
We feature offers with an Add to Cart button when an offer meets our high standards for:
- Quality Price,
- Reliable delivery option, and
- Seller who offers good customer service
- 2 VIDEOS
Image Unavailable
Color:
-
-
-
- To view this video download Flash Player
Mattel Games Mindflex Duel Game
- Mindflex Duel is the ultimate head-to-head brain game challenge
- Based on the original hit mental acuity game Mindflex
- Lets two players battle each other using mind-eye concentration
- Includes two lightweight headsets that measures players brainwaves to levitate a foam ball
- Over five play modes, for hours of fun!
Similar items that may ship from close to you
- Lightning Reaction Reloaded Shocking Game - The Quick Reaction Shocking Finish Game for the Whole FamilyFREE Shipping on orders over $35 shipped by AmazonGet it as soon as Sunday, Mar 24Only 2 left in stock - order soon.
- Lightning Reaction Reflex Shocking Memory Game - Electronic Memory Game for Kids and Adults with 3 Game Modes, 5 Levels, and Shock On/Off SwitchFREE Shipping on orders over $35 shipped by AmazonGet it as soon as Sunday, Mar 24
- Super Skills - Action Game for Competitive People - Beat Your Friends at 120 Challenges - Fun Group Activity for Family Night or Party with Kids, Teens & AdultsFREE Shipping on orders over $35 shipped by AmazonGet it as soon as Sunday, Mar 24
- KLASK: The Magnetic Award-Winning Party Game of Skill - for Kids and Adults of All Ages That’s Half Foosball, Half Air HockeyFREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Sunday, Mar 24
Product information
Product Dimensions | 22 x 3.5 x 10.5 inches |
---|---|
Item Weight | 1 pounds |
ASIN | B004GHNFKK |
Item model number | T8498 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 8 - 8 years |
Batteries | 4 C batteries required. (included) |
Best Sellers Rank | #207,003 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #6,870 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | August 15, 2011 |
Manufacturer | Mattel |
Feedback
Product Description
Amazon.com
Based on Mindflex, the original mental acuity game, Mindflex Duel lets two players engage in battles of intense "mind-eye" concentration. This amazing game comes with two lightweight headsets, which allow players to levitate the foam ball and move it across the game platform--all with their minds. Alternate between states of concentration and relaxation to control the sphere and master the five interactive challenges. Recommended for ages eight and up, the games offer solo, head-to-head, and co-op modes for hours of telekinetic fun.
At a Glance: Age: 8 years and up
Requirements: 3 AAA batteries for each headset; 4 C batteries for platform; Philips screwdriver for battery installation
Includes everything you need for solo, head-to-head, and co-op battles. View larger.
Comes with hoops, hurdles, and chutes for designing your own obstacles.View larger.
Headset senses brain activity and sends messages to the game platform. Lightweight Headsets Make Science Fiction a Reality
Using advanced technology, Mindflex Duel headsets sense brain activity and send messages to the game platform. Strap on a headset, connect the sensor clip to your earlobe, and align the strap's metal sensor so it's flush against your forehead. Your brain activity will trigger the game platform's motors, which will propel the ball. Bulk up your brain, sharpen your focus, and battle your friends with this hands-free challenge!
Move the Ball with "Mind-Eye" Concentration
Though a gentle stream of air from the platform helps the ball rise, it's up to your own powers of concentration to move it through the obstacles. Defy gravity and sharpen your mental focus to move the ball laterally and vertically--concentrate to make the ball rise, and relax your mind to let it fall. Mindflex Duel comes with an instruction manual with tips and practice exercises to help you achieve "mind-eye" concentration.
Mental Activity Meters, located on each end of the platform, reflect your brain-activity levels. As your powers of concentration become stronger, light will climb from the bottom to the top of the meter and turn from red to green.
Design Mind-Bending Obstacle Courses
Test your mental acuity by designing your own obstacle courses on the game platform. Mindflex Duel comes with spinning and stationary hoops, hurdles, and chutes that you can arrange and reposition according to game requirements, skill level, or your own imagination. The obstacle pieces are outfitted with pegs that fit securely into holes on the game platform.
Five Interactive Challenges
Mindflex Duel offers five interactive games that are fun to play but a challenge to master. The gameplay for each can be altered for solo, head-to-head, or co-op battles. Use the game platform's two position toggle buttons to select both the game and player mode.
- Power Push: Starting with the ball in the center of the platform, each player concentrates to be the first to push it into their opponent's end zone.
- Mental Marathon 2.0: Design your own obstacle and get the ball through the course as fast as you can. Your mind moves the ball vertically while you push a button to move the ball fan laterally.
- Race the Lights: It's a mental race against the platform lights. Get the ball to the other side before the lights reach the finish line.
- Cortex Collision: Push the ball through your opponent's defenses, getting it as far down the board as you can without hitting the end.
- Basketblaster: Players shoot as many baskets as possible within a given timeframe. The player who scores the most baskets wins.
Mindflex Duel game platform, two headsets, four foam balls, and gameplay instructions.
From the Manufacturer
Mindflex Duel Game: Based on the original hit mental acuity game Mindflex, the Mindflex Duel lets two players battle each other using mind-eye concentration. Mindflex Duel, the ultimate head-to-head brain game challenge. Includes two lightweight headsets that contain sensors for the forehead and earlobes to measure player’s brainwaves which levitate a foam ball. Once worn, players must challenge each other to move the soft sphere across the game’s obstacle platform to their opponent’s side. In addition to head-to-head mode, players can put their minds together in co-op mode, working in tandem to move the ball through an obstacle course. Over five play modes, for hours of fun!
Important information
Legal Disclaimer
i am not responsible for postage loss
Videos
Videos for this product
0:31
Click to play video
Mindflex Duel Game
Merchant Video
Videos for this product
0:43
Click to play video
Mindflex Duel Video
Merchant Video
Looking for specific info?
Customer reviews
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers like the fun factor of the game, mentioning that it has some nice ideas for games that can be either played alone or with 2 players. They also appreciate the focus and stress control. However, some customers dislike the volume and have mixed opinions on quality, performance, value, and ease of use.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Customers have fun with the game, saying it has some nice ideas for games that can be played alone or with 2 players. The game kept the kids busy for hours and the dual games are more interesting. Some customers also find it fascinating and provides a good show and reason to drink.
"...This game is fun for the whole family. Our kids are 19, 13, 8 and they all love it...." Read more
"Bought this for my son for Christmas. It's very cool and was fun for the whole family for a few days, but it was soon relegated to the closet and..." Read more
"...The concept is a lot of fun, gives my son another outlet for his ADHD and works great at parties...." Read more
"...Dual games are more interesting and you will really love it.Cons:..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention it's well worth the price, while others say that it' s overpriced and cheaply built.
"Very reasonable price. Toy amazed everyone for the first week but hasn't been taken out of the box since. Pros: This EEG technology really works...." Read more
"...Otherwise, a very good entertainment investment for $75! I would recommend this to anyone who has patience to learn how to work the blasted thing!..." Read more
"...Not only was it a waste of our time but this thing isn't exactly cheap so the sting of wasting my money hits me every time I look at it...." Read more
"...Overall, this game is definitely worth purchasing and my six year old son loves it." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the focus of the product. They say it is fun to play and challenging, and it helps them to stay focused. They also mention that it measures their level of concentration and is a great way to practice concentration. Some customers find it easy to find low concentration mode, saying that they just turn their head to the Christmas tree. The chip just looks for focus power, which controls the power of a fan that floats the wand.
"...no shame with this toy, he thinks its pure fun and not assisting with his attention issues...." Read more
"...That aside, this game does help one to focus. You have to work on your breathing while playing but also use your mind/imagination to move the ball...." Read more
"...So the chip just looks for focus power, which controls the power of a fan that floats the ball through the course...." Read more
"...Finding "medium" concentration mode is difficult. Finding low concentration mode was easy because I just turned my head to the Christmas tree..." Read more
Customers are happy with the stress control of the game. They say it's very calming for the whole family, an excellent stress control tool, and would be very good for people who have anxiety, pain, or trouble sleeping at night. They also say it is a good way to help kids calm down and learn to concentrate. It's a great game, but it is actually great for therapy, meditation, and great way to practice concentration. Some say it works if you relax your face or concentrate really hard, and that it' an amazing feeling to be in control with your brain activity.
"...Would be very good for people who have anxiety, pain, or trouble sleeping at night because they have difficulty relaxing the mind enough for sleep...." Read more
"...I read that it's a good way to help kids calm down and learn to concentrate. If anything, it will at least keep them focused for 30 minutes! :)" Read more
"...It's very calming playing this game for the whole family! I highly recommend this game to everyone !..." Read more
"...It reacts to efforts expended mentally/physically...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the toy. Some mention that it's very interesting, funny, and simple to use, while others say that it is overpriced, cheaply built, and not the best. The pieces seem a bit flimsy, but so far, nothing has broken.
"...After reading some of the negative reviews, this was studier than expected, and the game options work well for both single player and dual player fun..." Read more
"...It's not a toy that holds interest for a long time. Given it price, I don't recommend it. A good board game or video game will get a lot more use." Read more
"...Awesome, it will blow your mind...." Read more
"...The pieces seem a bit flimsy but so far, nothing has broken...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the product. Some mention that it works impressively, while others say that it stopped working properly without reason. The game options work well for both single and dual players, but some customers find that the head gear doesn't always work well together.
"...the negative reviews, this was studier than expected, and the game options work well for both single player and dual player fun...." Read more
"...concern so far and that is when it is even lightly bumped it turns off and restarts...." Read more
"...interested in trying it out.. the sound is annoying but the mechanism works ok" Read more
"...He seemed to think it really didn't work and just pulsed on and off from low to high concentration without much help from him...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the product. Some mention that it's easy to use and set up, while others say that it does take some time to figure it out. They say the manual is hard to understand and is not user friendly. The assembly is a bit complex, requiring several batteries. Some customers also mention that the game is not challenging enough to be called a game, and it takes several tries to get good at.
"...If I start ranting that ball goes crazy. It's also hard for kids with ADD or ADHD to get a hang of, but once they do, the skill pays off...." Read more
"...Instruction sheet is very important so don't lose it.Now that I've played my kids, I cannot wait to play my husband.Have fun!" Read more
"...A couple of them were weird to put on but the did go on and stayed securely...." Read more
"...plays well enough, but like many other EEG based products it has a learning curve and takes several tries to get good at...." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the volume of the product. For example, they mention that the music is too loud, even when the volume is turned down to the lowest setting. Customers are also disappointed with the lack of ability to mute the music/voice.
"...The default volume is too loud.)..." Read more
"people are very interested in trying it out.. the sound is annoying but the mechanism works ok" Read more
"...Given the low-end nature of the sensors, and the inability to mute the music/voice, I finally decided to pass it onto a family with two very young..." Read more
"I've only played this once but found the music way too loud, even turned down to the lowest setting...." Read more
-
Top reviews
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
I read some reviews of people saying they use it for meditation and to improve concentration for kids with ADD. My oldest daughter has Asperger's and had been having some anxiety issues. When she played this game, she was struggling to lower the ball (you are supposed to STOP thinking to drop the ball), so I told her to try pretending to sleep (close her eyes and breathe deep). It worked immediately for her. The next week, the school nurse called saying that my daughter was having a racing heartbeat and was nauseous. I spoke with her on the phone and told her "I want you to drop the ball, just like on Mindflex. Close your eyes, breath deep." Because of her Asperger's, she is a "concrete" thinker and being able to envision herself playing the game makes the difference for her. She calmed down immediately, and she now uses the "relaxation" technique for herself.
This game is fun for the whole family. Our kids are 19, 13, 8 and they all love it. One night, my mom came over to hang out with the girls, and they even got her playing it. What a blast!
P.S. For those reviewers who say they cannot control the ball (no predictability), that's the problem. The more you try the worse you will do. You need to be able to clear your mind, relax, and focus only and calmly on the ball. If you're angry or excitable, it is not likely to work well. It's a shame to have your Mindflex collecting dust!
After reading some of the negative reviews, this was studier than expected, and the game options work well for both single player and dual player fun. Be sure to check out the instructions for how to reduce the volume level. (The default volume is too loud.)
It's amazing to see how different mental states can raise and lower the ball, or push the ball back and forth horizontally. And as others have said, playing with two is fantastic because not only do you need to concentrate yourself, but you can play around with ways to distract your opponent at the same time. Just too fun!
It is really interesting to see how your mind can be used to play this game, and one of my kids would add that you can only play for so long because it's hard work to concentrate!
GAME PLAY
The game "board" is made up of a horizontal track, and along the track travels an air jet which suspends a 1" inch blue ball with a stream of forced air. You wear a headband which captures information about your mental state, and the game translates that into more or less power to the air jet to raise and lower the ball. Depending on the game mode, the air jet then travels back and forth across the board. You can attach various pieces to the game board through which you then try and maneuver the blue ball by changing height and traveling horizontally across the board. With two players, you can "push" each other back and forth with your minds. It's like mental jousting.
NOTE
This really does require some control over mental states and you get better with practice; the first few minutes or so can be rather confusing because you've probably not done anything like this before. The practice mode in the game really does help, or at least we found it helpful.
Hope this helps with your decision making.