Card and board games aren’t just for children. During Covid, we were blessed (or forced, ha) to spend more time indoors and with our friends and families. Board games picked up in popularity. Luckily, getting your game on has many benefits.
The Board Game Bond
Playing board games with family allows for interactive quality time without distractions. American families are only spending, on average, around 40 minutes of quality time together each day. Children are spending solitary time with their screens and electronic devices now more than ever.
According to a recent survey from Hasbro, 63% of those polled said that 5-7 pm was the easiest time for having family game time, and 91% of families reported that playing games together has a positive impact on their mood.
There are added developmental skills for children who play games with their families. Those include:
--Teamwork
--Sportsmanship
--Communication
--Problem-solving
--Strategy
--Cognitive development
--Dexterity
Shared Experiences
Playing games with friends also has its benefits. Games can make everyone feel included, spark creativity and can ignite interesting conversations.
There is also something special when you can teach a game to someone for the first time such as chess. If it is the first time you are playing a particular game, it can become a team effort, where everyone helps to set up the game, tries to understand the rules, asks questions to clarify things, and works together to have the best experience of the game possible.
Having friends over for game night provides memorable bonding experiences and tons of laughs and fun!
Solitary Games
Maybe you just need to decompress and unwind after a long day by playing a card game such as Solitaire. This game has been helping people pass the time since its invention at the end of the 18th century. Believe it or not, playing Solitaire has many physiological benefits.
--Calms the mind
--Relieves stress
--Entertains
--Improves memory
--Improves analyzing skills
--Teaches internal patience
--Promotes a positive sense of competitiveness within oneself
--Provides a reduced risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s
With all these benefits, can you afford not to get your game on?
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