Playing Tetris with Your Mind: A BCI-Controlled Gaming Experience

Playing Tetris with Your Mind: A BCI-Controlled Gaming Experience

Visvesvaraya Technological University, India

Manoj Bedre, Mallikarjun, R Vinay, Uday Kumar H P

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, NIE Institute of Engineering Mysuru

Abstract

Brain-Computer Interface Controlled Tetris: Exploring Feasibility and User Experience. This project explores the feasibility and user experience of controlling a Tetris game using a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI). The BCI system utilizes non-invasive Electroencephalography (EEG) to detect P300 brainwaves generated by user focus on specific on-screen cues corresponding to desired game actions (left, right, rotate, drop).An ESP8266 microcontroller board, EEG sensor, and display are used to create a portable BCI system. Software development leverages open-source libraries for EEG signal processing, classification, and game engine control (onboard or external).The experiment evaluates BCI control performance through metrics like accuracy, speed, and Tetris completion rate. A control group playing traditional Tetris (if applicable) allows for comparison. Subjective user experience is assessed through questionnaires and surveys. The results are expected to demonstrate the feasibility of BCI- controlled Tetris using affordable hardware. Potential trade-offs between BCI control speed and traditional methods will be explored. User experience analysis will provide insights into the challenge, enjoyment, and future directions of BCI gaming. This project contributes to the growing field of BCI applications by demonstrating its potential for novel and mind-controlled gaming experiences.

Keywords: Brain-Computer Interface, Electroencephalography, performance.