Overview
HeartMath games are whimsical illustrations of the power of coherence. They provide immediate sensory feedback on your ability to self-regulate. Unlike traditional games that reward intense effort, these games reward a state of “relaxed alertness.” If you become too focused on the outcome, your coherence will likely drop, slowing the game down.
1. The Balloon Game
In this adventure, you navigate a hot air balloon across a vast world landscape.
- Mechanism: The speed and altitude of the balloon are directly linked to your coherence score. In High Coherence, the balloon rises and travels quickly. In Low Coherence, it flies lower and slows down.
- Goal: Travel as far as possible within the 10-minute session.
- Pro Tip: Users who sustain High Coherence quickly can often complete the landscape tour in less than the default time.
2. The Garden Game
The Garden game starts as a dry, black-and-white nature scene. As you shift into medium or high coherence, life returns to the garden.
- Visual Progress: Color gradually fills the plants, water begins to run, and animals appear.
- Timing: The game lasts for three minutes total. If you maintain high levels of coherence, the full transformation can be completed in as little as two minutes.
3. The Rainbow Game
This game focuses on building a bridge to a “pot of gold” using the power of your heart rhythm.
- Action: A rainbow begins to form in the upper-left corner of the screen. As you stay coherent, the rainbow extends across the sky until it reaches a pot of gold.
- Reward: Once the connection is made, gold coins begin to fill the pot. The more time you spend in High Coherence, the more coins you collect.
- Duration: The Rainbow game completes its full cycle in five minutes.
Strategies for Success
- Ignore the Score: The best way to win is to stop trying to win. Focus on the Quick Coherence Technique and let the game visuals be a secondary reflection of your success.
- Manage Stressors: These games are excellent practice for “real world” situations where you must maintain your internal balance despite external distractions or goals.
- Customization: Remember that you can adjust the Sound and Music in these games through your Preferences to create the most supportive environment for your practice.