Timothy Leary’s Mind Mirror is a unique psychological simulation game inspired by the theories of Timothy Leary. Originally released for DOS systems in the mid-1980s, the program blends personality assessment with interactive self-exploration. Rather than focusing on action or adventure, the game functions as a digital personality analyzer, inviting players to answer thought-provoking questions to generate a psychological profile.
Based loosely on Leary’s interpersonal circumplex model, Mind Mirror evaluates traits such as dominance, affection, and adaptability. Players respond to a wide range of situational prompts, and the system produces detailed charts and written analyses reflecting behavioral tendencies. For its time, the software was groundbreaking, combining psychology and computing in an accessible format.
While minimal in graphics, featuring simple text-based interfaces and basic visuals, the experience remains historically fascinating. It stands as an early example of edutainment software, offering insight into personality theory through interactive design. On modern Windows systems, it typically runs via DOS emulation. Mind Mirror is less a traditional game and more a reflective digital tool rooted in 1980s experimental computing culture.
Features
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Interactive psychological personality assessment
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Based on interpersonal theory concepts
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Detailed written personality reports
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Behavioral trait chart analysis
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Educational and self-reflective design
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Classic DOS-era interface
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Historically significant edutainment software
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Thought-provoking question system
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Lightweight program size
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Compatible with DOS emulators on Windows
System Requirements
Minimum
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OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11
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Processor: 1 GHz CPU or higher
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Memory: 512 MB RAM
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Graphics: Any basic display adapter
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Storage: 50 MB available space
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Sound: Optional, PC speaker compatible
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DOSBox or similar DOS emulator required
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Keyboard Required
