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1. They’re a great bonding experience.
Games have a reputation for being solitary
activities, but this is definitely not always
the case! In fact, more than 70% of gamers
play with other people! Gamers can play
online or in their own homes with friends,
but bars and restaurants can also take
advantage of the social aspect of games.
Whether bars install vintage arcade games
or update things by offering arcade games
on tableside tablets, like Buzztime’s BEOND
platform, games can be a great way to bring
in families or groups of friends.
2. They’re an instant mood booster.
When you need to de-stress or relax after
a long day, you might want to turn to
arcade games. Some games are proven
to help reduce stress. In one study from
East Carolina University, people playing
Bejeweled reduced their physical stress
activity by 54%! The games in the study
also reduced depression levels by 37-45%.
And games that celebrate your achievements
can help cheer you up. Sometimes, simply
getting a new high score or beating a new
level can be all it takes to give you a bit more
pep in your step.
3. They strengthen
problem-solving skills.
Okay, so the problems you face in your
daily life are often a little more difficult
than crossing the highway in Frogger, but
that doesn’t mean that arcade games can’t
strengthen your problem-solving skills.
Think about it: when you play a game, you
have to stay constantly alert, analyze your
surroundings, and figure out how to outwit
and overcome any obstacles. Those are all
skills that can help you when you’re trying to
figure out how to solve non-game problems
at work and at home. Another bonus:
games can also help you make “quick and
accurate decisions.”
4. They improve hand-eye
coordination.
This benefit is especially important
for families with small children.
Although many people are quick
to point out the negative effects
of playing games for children,
but as long as games are played in
moderation, it turns out they can actually
be beneficial for kids. Playing games can
help develop important hand-eye coordination
skills. In fact, one study even suggests that video
games can help train future surgeons! The study
found that video game playing surgeons made
37% fewer errors, were 27% faster, and scored
42% better on certain surgical procedures than
non-gaming surgeons.
5. They can slow the aging progress.
But games aren’t just beneficial for young children—they
can also have serious perks for the elderly. Just two hours
of gaming a week can slow mental decay. No matter what a
game a person chooses to play, s/he will be exercising his/her
brain by making decisions and solving problems—and these actions
are necessary for the elderly if they wish to protect their brain function.
Brains are a lot like muscles—you have to exercise them if you want them to
be strong! Luckily, games are a fabulous way to exercise brains of all ages.
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