Why Play Games?

Why do we believe that 'any time spent playing games is time well spent'? In today's world, there are many ways to spend our time. The benefits to spending it playing games are abundant. Here are a few:

• Time with family
• Time with friends
• Economical (a few games on your shelf can provide a lifetime of playing)
• Develops strategy and thinking skills
• Great party activity
• Something to do on a rainy day
• Anyone can participate
• Teaches kids (and adults!) valuable lessons like:
  • how to win or lose gracefully
  • patience
  • critical thinking
  • creativity
  • academic skills (reading, math, geography)
  • planning/anticipating
  • making choices
• Fun! Fun! Fun!!!

With so many games available, for all ages and interests, we hope that more and more people will "get hooked" on this favorite pastime. We can personally attest to the above list of benefits. We see it in action during our family nights when we play games with our 3 kids... We see it in action during our game parties, when dozens of friends show up to participate... date night...vacations...visits from grandparents...when the kids are bored (never happens in our house!)...Any time is a good time for playing games.

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Supporting Information

The Amazing Health Benefits of Board Games for Adults as well as Kids

Board games for kids: Do they make kids smarter?

The social benefits of board games

Playing Board Games Benefits Families
Promotes Fun, Bonding and Brain-Building

The Benefits of Playing Boardgames

Benefits That Playing Board Games Hold For Children

3 Benefits Your Family Can Reap From Playing Together

Brain Workout Benefits
Study: Reading, Playing Board Games, Dancing May Prevent Dementia