The Mindflex Brainwave Game Gives Me a HeadacheS  Mind control
games like Mindflex are poised to be a big seller this holiday
season, but is it really worth spending $80 on? It gives me a
headache just thinking about it.  The Game  The object of the
game is simple. You must manipulate the vertical movement of the
ball using the power of your thoughts. The headband detects the
intensity of your brainwaves—the harder your concentrate, the
higher the fan in the unit will elevate the ball. Clearing your
mind makes the ball descend. Horizontal movement is controlled
by a knob on the base. There are five game modes: Freestyle,
Mental Marathon, Danger Zone, Chase the Lights and Thoughtshot.
Each challenge provides a different test of your ability to
guide the ball through a series of customizable obstacles around
the track.  The Verdict  It works (to a degree). Granted, it
takes a little practice to master but, clearly, the Mindflex
game does read and respond to your brainwaves/concentration
level. I was able to alt