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Beyond Dice & Cards: The Cognitive Perks of Tabletop Games

Updated: Nov 8, 2023

Playing tabletop games is like obtaining a ticket to a healthier mind. Cognitive functions encompass various mental processes such as memory, problem-solving, attention, language, and reasoning. Tabletop games have long been thought to enhance and improve these cognitive functions contributing to mental well-being.



From family fun to mental fitness, tabletop games provide a multifaceted array of benefits and activities that challenge and stimulate the brain. They are a triumph when it comes to their hidden benefits. There's gaming for growth which can develop essential life skills for a younger demographic. There's game night therapy which can relieve stress and anxiety for those who may have retired. In numerous tabletop games, you can basically roll the dice to success, as there are games that serve as intellectual challenges and strategy-based activities, cultivating a player's problem-solving abilities and quick thinking. Success hinges on the roll of the dice.


The activities and practices that are part of the game elements can be used strategically by any board game designer who knows how to weave the science behind fun and the mechanics and dynamics of a game. Extrapolating certain activities for enjoyment and entertainment, while at the same time keeping the big picture and the basic processes locked.






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