The experiment followed 77 competitive mind gamers from 21 countries over a four-month period, during which they integrated regular physical training into their routines. The study results revealed significant improvements:
The project was adapted into a feature-length documentary narrated by and released on Prime Video in early 2023. It specifically tracks four world-class competitors: Kassa Korley: Chess Master (USA). Ryoei Hirano: Mahjong player (Japan). Ben Pridmore: Former World Memory Champion (UK). Sherry Nhan: Professional Street Fighter gamer (USA). Academic Context Mind Games - The Experiment
Anxiety levels dropped by 43% , while confidence increased by 44% . Focus: Concentration levels improved by 33% . The Documentary The experiment followed 77 competitive mind gamers from