MindLight: New Android Neurofeedback Horror Survival Game

MindLight is not your average spooky adventure game featuring haunted houses and shadow creatures; it's a groundbreaking action-adventure game designed by PlayNice to help children manage stress and anxiety through biofeedback. But what exactly is biofeedback? It's a mind-body therapy that can enhance both your physical and mental well-being. In the game, your emotional state directly influences the gameplay. When you're calm, the dark mansion illuminates, but if you're feeling anxious, it remains shrouded in eerie shadows.

MindLight: More Than Just a Game

Developed in collaboration with Dr. Isabela Granic, co-founder of PlayNice and a leading scientist, MindLight underwent rigorous randomized control trials involving over a thousand children. The results were impressive: kids who played the game saw their anxiety levels decrease by at least 50%. The game's storyline is straightforward yet engaging: you play as a child tasked with rescuing your grandmother from her mansion engulfed by shadows. Using a headset, the game monitors your brainwaves or heart rate in real-time, allowing the light to guide you through the mansion and ward off terrifying creatures.

While primarily tested on children aged 8 to 12, MindLight has also been enjoyed by older kids and parents. Its ability to adapt to each player's stress response in real-time ensures a personalized and dynamic experience for everyone.

Getting Started with MindLight

To dive into MindLight, you'll need the Neurosky MindWave 2 EEG headset and a subscription to the game. PlayNice offers two subscription options: one for a single child and another for families with up to five players. You can purchase MindLight from various platforms including the Google Play Store, Amazon store, App Store, and directly from PlayNice's website.

MindLight transforms the gaming experience into a therapeutic journey, making it a unique tool for managing stress and anxiety through interactive play.