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Brainball: Would you be able to win?

Tyranitar24 | September 28, 2008 | Blog | Misc Gaming Tech/Hardware 
During the WIRED NextFest - "the premier showcase of the global innovations transforming our world" - Eric Bangeman and his wife got try out the game titled Brainball. It's played on a regular table, with two goals on each side. The key is to try and relax as much as possible, which in turn, moves the ball closer to your opponent's goal.

Basically, in order to win, you need to not think about winning.
After sitting down, donning the headband, and pressing the button to clear the game, I immediately tried to relax. One of Negro League pitching great Satchel Paige's rules for staying young was, "if your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts," so I tried to pacify the ball in a similar manner. (My favorite of Paige's rules: "Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gently as you move.") I also closed my eyes halfway in an attempt to avoid being distracted by its movement (or lack thereof).
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