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
"" is a research-based documentary and study commissioned by ASICS . The study, led by Professor Brendon Stubbs from King’s College London, investigated whether regular physical exercise could enhance the performance and cognitive function of elite "mind athletes" (gamers specializing in chess, Mahjong, memory sports, and eSports). Key Research Findings Mind Games - The Experiment
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
While "Mind Games – The Experiment" refers primarily to this branded scientific study by ASICS, a separate academic paper titled "Investigating the Relationship Between School Performance and the Abilities to Play Mind Games" explores similar themes regarding mind games and reasoning abilities in educational settings. Mind Games - The Experiment - ASICS Ben Pridmore: Former World Memory Champion (UK)