Brain Wars, A Mental Game of Tug of War
Types of Brainwaves
- Alpha
- 8-12 Hz
- Relaxation, meditation
- Beta
- 12-38 Hz
- Attention, problem solving
- Gamma
- 38-42 Hz
- Memory, recollection
Attention and Meditation
NeuroSky has algorithms named Attention and Meditation that take a running average of Beta and Alpha waves, respectively.
System Diagram
- Can display multiple players or brainwave types
- Oscilloscope uses Gnuplot
- TicCMD used to control motor
Hardware
Games Modes
Versus
- 2 Players
- Any brainwave
- Dial moves based on difference in brainwaves
- Pull the dial all the way to your side to win
- Dial becomes more sensitive after 60 secons
Carnival
- 1 Player
- Any brainwave
- Hold your mind in the target brainwave to move the dial
- Dial only moves while above a mental threshold
- 120 seconds
Free Play
- 1 Player
- Balance between 'Attention' (100) and 'Meditation' (0)
- Hold the dial at 50
- Game over after reaching 0 or 100