Concentration

Escapa!

Escapa! is a brain-exercising game designed to improve concentration among players. The goal of this free, online game is to move a red square around without touching the walls or running into moving objects. As soon as the red square makes contact with something else, the game ends and the players are shown the amount of time they lasted.

Game genre:
Strategy

Health topic:
Brain
Cognition

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Free
Online

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Cognition
Escapa
Nervous system
Nintendo
Technology
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Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://www.memory-improvement-tips.com/escapa.html

Game platform:
Internet


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Happy Neuron Attention Games: Catch the Ladybug!, Secret Files, Ancient Writing, Dance with the Fireflies, Find Your Way, Pay Attention, Private Eye

This web-based collection of brain training games and exercises was developed to improve and strengthen players’ concentration and ability to focus and give attention.

Game genre:
Educational

Health topic:
Brain
Cognition

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Online
Purchase
Subscription

Social Tags:
Brain Age
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Cognition
Cognitive neuroscience
Cognitive science
Nervous system
Neuropsychology
Technology
Video games

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://www.happy-neuron.com/brain-games/attention

Game platform:
Internet

Published Medium:
Private Eye


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Hit the Dot

Hit the Dot is a free, online, brain training game designed to sharpen and improve players’ concentration and attention. The goal is to click on the black dots when they appear in white circles. For every black dot hit, the player receives one point. Missing a black dot results in the loss of a point.

Game genre:
Educational

Health topic:
Brain
Cognition

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Free
Online

Social Tags:
Brain
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Central nervous system
Structure
Technology
XML

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/java/dottime.html

Game platform:
Internet


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Inside and Outside

Inside and Outside is a web-based matching game that requires players to match the big picture in the middle of the screen with one of the smaller pictures that appear around the perimeter. This game is designed to test players’ ability to concentrate and focus their attention.

Game genre:
Educational

Health topic:
Brain
Cognition

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Online
Purchase
Subscription

Target Population:
Adults
Seniors

Social Tags:
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Technology
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URL:
http://www.vigorousmind.com
http://www.vigorousmind.com/demos/demo2.html

Game platform:
Internet


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Lost in Migration

Lost in Migration is a brain training game intended to strengthen concentration and reaction time by improving players’ cognitive control. Players are shown a pack of black birds that are all facing the same way except for one. Using the arrow keys, players must quickly choose the direction that the opposite bird is facing.

Game genre:
Educational

Health topic:
Brain
Cognition

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Free
Online

Social Tags:
Brain Age
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Cognition
Lumosity
Nervous system
Neurology
Nintendo
Technology
Touch! Generations
Video games

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://www.lumosity.com/brain-games/attention-games/lost-in-migration
www.lumosity.com/info/program/brain_games

Game platform:
Internet


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Vertigo

This strategy game for the Nintendo Wii and PC tests players’ concentration skills, precision control, and reflexes while they race through obstacles in treacherous environments. Players must roll their way through numerous challenges across several unique worlds.

Game genre:
Action/Adventure
Puzzle
Strategy

Health topic:
Cognition

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
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Computer architecture
Computing
Nintendo
Playlogic Entertainment
Technology
Vertigo
Video games
Wii

Game platform:
Computer
Game Console

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/GcTCRbuGFUsW589UHad0MJK3AF5CahJX


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Lumosity Brain Games

This collection of web-based brain training exercises and activities is designed to improve multiple areas of cognition. Players can choose from a variety of games that focus on concentration, memory, attention, and more.

Game genre:
Educational

Health topic:
Brain
Cognition

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Online
Purchase
Subscription

Social Tags:
Brain Age
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Cognition
Cognitive neuroscience
Lumosity
Nervous system
Neurology
Nintendo
Technology
Touch! Generations
Video games

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://www.lumosity.com

Game platform:
Internet


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Super Monkey Ball Adventure

Super Monkey Ball: Adventure requires players to control a monkey inside a ball while traveling through narrow and treacherous obstacle courses. The goal is to maintain control over the monkey, collect bananas, and not fall off the side. Players must use balance and concentration skills to successfully complete each level and advance through the game. This game is available for the Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation2, and PSP.

Game genre:
Action/Adventure

Health topic:
Cognition

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
Adventure game
Entertainment
History of video games
Nintendo GameCube
Sega
Super Monkey Ball
Super Monkey Ball Jr.
Super Monkey Ball Touch & Roll
Technology
Video games
Windows games

Game platform:
Game Console
Handheld Device

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://www.sega.com/games/super-monkey-ball-adventure


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Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz

In Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz, players control a monkey inside a ball while traveling through narrow and dangerous obstacle courses. The goal is to maintain control over the monkey and make it to the end of the level without falling off the side. The game offers four monkey characters to choose from and includes dozens of mini-games that can be played with others. This is a game for the Nintendo Wii.

Game genre:
Action/Adventure

Health topic:
Cognition

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
Blitz
Entertainment
Games
Sega
Sega games
Super Monkey Ball
Super Monkey Ball Jr.
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz
Technology
Toshihiro Nagoshi
Video game developers
Video games

Game platform:
Game Console

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://www.sega.com/games/super-monkey-ball-banana-blitz


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Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and video games: A comparative study of hyperactive and control children

APA Reference: 

Bioulac, S., Arfi, L., & Bouvard, M. P. (2008). Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and video games: A comparative study of hyperactive and control children. European Psychiatry, 23(2), 134-141.

Author(s): 
Bioulac, S.
Arfi, L.
Bouvard, M. P.
Year: 
2008
Journal: 
European Psychiatry
Game genre:
Multi-Genre

Health topic:
Disorders and Disabilities

Social Tags:
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
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Childhood psychiatric disorders
Educational psychology
Health
Hyperactivity
Medicine
Neurological disorders
Psychiatry
Psychology
Technology

Position:
Author

Target Population:
Children
Pre-Teens
Teens

Location:
France

Publication type:
Journal Article

Game platform:
Multi-Platform

Calais Document Category:
Technology


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