Mental Samurai

Was excited to watch this at first, but ultimately was disappointed. Questions aren't that difficult, and the arm gimmick seems a bit over the top. Worst thing about this show is how long they focus on contestant's back stories. Get to the point. We're here for the game.

It's a good trivia type show but the contestant chair attached to an industrial robot is a stupid gimmick. This has to be the only trivia show where the waiver must contain lines about liability regarding whiplash and back injury.

I was very excited for Mental Samurai the first time I heard of it but as I saw it more and more, I got really confused and when I watched it, I felt confused even more. Mental Samurai is like an amusement ride that only smart people can ride but they have a chance to win $10,000. Now, the people who actually compete are very good and have very heart-warming stories and Rob Lowe is a great host but in general I would have liked to see more from Mental Samurai and hopefully they can change my opinion as more episodes premiere but I do enjoy the concept of it and I think that people can enjoy this show.

Like many others already said, the robotic arm "Ava" (some dude with joysticks behind the scenes) is useless to any game. It does nothing. Rob Lowe is a great host and personality, but you can tell even this show isn't challenging enough for him. This show is just a bunch of questions - some ridiculously easy, and nothing else. I'd rather see Ellen's Game of Games which also has questions, but with fun, laughable and embarrassing moments. Maybe this show would be better if kids were sitting in that robotic arm.

Our school requires us to do BrainBreak days every two weeks. I've tried dozens of shows to keep my students learning but entertained and NOTHING has worked until this. I teach all middle school grades from high ability to self-contained special needs and all of my students love this show!