Best Christmas Gifts: The Mindflex Game

We've all played games that require the roll of dice or
picking up cards in order to accomplish something. How
about something innovative and unique for a change? For
instance, a game where you move objects with your mind?
Now that sounds interesting! And you have it with the
Mindflex Game. It's so different that you'll want to
play it if out of nothing else but curiosity.

The object of the game is simple: move a ball through an
obstacle course using mind control and concentration.
Intrigued? Well, you should be because it is probably
unlike anything you have ever encountered.

The obstacle course is, in itself, unique in that the
layout and its components can be interchanged. This
gives you hundreds of possible setups for your choosing.
There are a total of five separate games that can be
played on the board and 3 different skill levels to
challenge you, as you get better.



The headset has three built-in sensors in the headband-
1 in the front against the forehead and one on each temple.
Hanging down below each sensor on the sides are small
clips that attach to your earlobes (they are very delicate
so don't woory, they do not hurt). The purpose behind
the headset and the clips is because you are measuring
brain activity and concentration, or more specifically
brain waves.

It doesn't really matter what you are concentrating on
since the level of brain activity is the same, but it
would be helpful if you were using your concentration on
the game instead of something else.

A foam ball is placed in the starting position of the
game. There is dial that uses a small puff of air to
move the ball up slightly above the game board to get
you started, but it is up to you to move the ball up
and down using only your mind. Once you have mastered
the principles of concentrating to move the ball, your
goal is to maneuver it through the obstacles that have
been set up.



Out of the five games some of them will test your speed
of accomplishing the task. Another game gives you the
task of moving the ball up and through a funnel and then
over to score points. The game also rewards those with
an increased level of concentration and willingness to
succeed so the more effort you put into it the better
you will score.

The recommended age for this game is from 8 years and
up, with up to four players able to play at one time.
Adults will even find this game interesting due to its
bizarre nature. In fact, almost anyone who can strap on
a headset can enjoy it. The detailed instruction manual
gives you the breakdown of the game as well as various
relaxation and concentration techniques to help you out.

The Mindflex game is sure to be a favorite for kids and
even at parties. It's one of those gadgets that are
just really cool to play with.

All the best,
Laurie
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Best Christmas Gifts: Creationary

Looking for a fun game for the family? They will have lots of fun
with the game Creationary. It is brought to you by the wonderful
people at LEGO who are known throughout the world for their line
of building blocks and products. Now, here is something new that
will easily capture the attention of your children, and others.



The object of the game is to build, or create, something while
everyone else tries to guess what it is. When it is your turn you
have to roll the dice. Each side of the dice is represented by a
category that you can build from. There are four categories:
buildings, nature, vehicles, or things. Whichever side the dice
rolls on is the symbol of the category that you have to build from.
For example, if your dice rolls and the symbol of a house is on
top then you have to build something from the house category.

The set also comes with a deck of cards that gives you your level
of difficulty. There are three subcategories for cards. One stack
is easy, one stack is medium and one stack is difficult. The face
of each card has subcategories on them. Each of the three categories
of easy, medium and hard are represented by an item. Once you roll
the dice you get to pick which stack of cards you want to build
from. If you decide that you want to build something simple, then
you will pick the top card from the easy stack, and look for the
house symbol. Whatever the picture is in this category is what you
have to build.

So you have rolled the dice and the house symbol came up. Then you
choose a card from the easy stack. The picture may be a teepee.
If you looked at the house symbol on a card from the difficult
stack it might have a picture of the Lincoln Memorial, just to give
you an idea of what you have to look forward to.

The rules of the game are rather simple. There is no limit to the
amount of talking that can go on and the person building is not
restricted to a specific amount of time. They can take as long as
they need to construct their item, as long as it is a reasonable
amount of time. LEGO suggests that an appropriate amount of time
for a regular game is 30 to 60 minutes.

Creationary is wonderful for developing imagination and creativity
skills. Plus, it forces you to work under some pressure, which is
definitely something that some people do better than others. The
game is designed for 3 to 8 players, ages 7 and up, but given the
complexity of some of the cards in the difficult stack, it could
easily be played by adults, as well. In fact, this would make a
great item for game night at your house. Or give all of the
stacks to your kids and see how far they can progress.

The object is to build it before the identity is guessed so
creativity is essential.

Besides the 96 cards and LEGO die, there is 1 LEGO minifigure
and 1 LEGO microfigure. There are a total of 341 pieces to
construct with and a rules book.



Creationary is a fun, challenging game, that tests your skills
as well as your patience. Try it out and see how constructive
you can be.

All the best,
Laurie

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