Lumosity Brain Games : Eagle Eye review with tips and tricks.

Eagle Eye

Category: Attention Games

When we pay attention to our surroundings, we discover a whole world full of details we may not have noticed –our lives depend on our brain’s capability to absorb and process information as quickly as possible. We could not safely accomplish many of our daily tasks without being able to focus on more than one thing simultaneously.

When you are driving, you need to pay attention to the road conditions, all the cars around you, and any potential problems that may suddenly appear in front of us. The ability to focus on different things across a large visual field is a main factor in determining whether or not we can spot the problem early and be able to make a decision in time to physically react.

The older we get, the worse our visual attention becomes due to changes in the brain. These changes make it harder for us to see objects anywhere but directly in front of us. Even though our visual ability has been proven to degrade with age, the process can be reversed through the use of Lumosity’s specially designed brain fitness training program.

Eagle Eye is one of the funnest games on Lumosity.  It mimics the popular First Person Shooter genre, but instead of a gun, the player takes pictures.  Both require the same amount of accuracy. Eagle Eye flashes one of five numbers in the middle of the screen while at the same time a bird briefly pops in somewhere along the edge of the screen. The difficulty increases the better the player does.  The birds move farther out and do not appear on screen for as long.  During the more difficult levels, the birds are there no longer than a flash of lightning. Because the game adapts to your skill level, your brain’s abilities stretched so that you gradually enhance the amount of information you can take in every second.

Benefits of this Game

• Wider peripheral vision
• Improved sports abilities
• Driving safely by avoiding accidents and obstacles 

You might be thinking, “I want to get home quickly in busy traffic.”

How to Play: 

A bird and number will flash on screen.  You must click where the bird was and pick the number you saw.  If you’re right a bird, you add a piece to your bird pic.  Complete a bird pic to add it to your bird journal.

Tips by Users:

“keep your eyes focused on the square where the number will appear. You can see the location of the bird out of the corner of your eye with unexpected accuracy.” by dragonfl13

“Using your peripheral vision compare the bird to the location it is in its surroundings. (Ex: If it is remember that it is next to a branch on the right corner if it is a tree surrounding)” by slkspring