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Looking for a fun way to help your child build their attention span? Irish company Cortechs created Zip & The Misty Mountain, a game that helps kids improve concentration through brain-powered play. It’s designed to be especially helpful for kids with attention difficulties, but it’s fun for the whole family. Áine, CEO of Cortechs, tells us all about the game.
What is it?
Zip & The Misty Mountain combines neuroscience — in the form of brainwave-sensing technology — with fun, healthy games that teach your brain to become more focused and relaxed.
The game teaches a child with attention difficulties to improve their focus through brain-powered play. It’s designed to help retrain brainwaves to become more focused over time.
While the main priority is helping children with attention difficulties, the game is fun for all children and teaches them how to improve concentration while playing.
Children wear a cool, funky brainwave-sensing headset while they play, training their brains to become more attentive. The idea is to give parents an alternative, science-backed way to help their child build focus through healthy gaming rather than screen time that doesn’t ask anything of the brain.
Who is it for?
Zip & The Misty Mountain is made specifically for children aged 6 to 12 years old.
Watch the game in action here: https://vimeo.com/141528574
Why is it different?
As a neuroscientist, Cortechs’ CEO understands what works — and what doesn’t — for training the brain. Studies into how children’s brains respond to focus tasks show just how easily distracted young minds can be, and how challenging it is for many children to stay on task.
The inability to stay focused — particularly common, though not limited to, children with ADHD — has become more noticeable across younger generations in a world that’s always switched on.
The good news is that brains can be trained to ignore distractions and become more focused, creative and productive. That’s where brain training comes in.
Think of your brain like a muscle, and focus training with the game like the workout it needs to grow more attentive and productive. The more you train your brain to focus, the easier focusing becomes.
In five words: why we love it
Brain-powered play makes focusing fun!
If you’d like to find out more about Cortechs, you can find them on Facebook, Twitter or their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is Zip & The Misty Mountain suitable for?
The game is designed specifically for children aged 6 to 12 years old.
How does the game help with concentration?
It uses a brainwave-sensing headset alongside game play, giving children real-time feedback that trains their brain to stay focused and relaxed rather than distracted.
Is this game suitable for children with ADHD?
Yes — while it’s fun for all children, it was specifically designed to support children with attention difficulties, including those with ADHD.
Do I need special equipment to play?
Yes, the game is played using a brainwave-sensing headset alongside the game itself.
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