5 Life Skills That Games Can Help You Develop

(Newswire.net -- December 6, 2017) -- Gaming is a skill-intensive activity that trains the mind to perform gravity-defying stunts at the click of a few buttons. Gamers have fine-tuned their craft to precision. Contrary to popular opinion, there is more to gaming than meets the eye. For starters, intense focus, mental acuity, and physical dexterity is required to generate the type of results that competitive gamers are seeking. Gaming is first and foremost a fun-filled pursuit; however, players can dramatically improve their skills during gaming sessions by practicing, adopting precision tactics and strategies, managing their bankrolls (if applicable), and solving critical puzzles. Without further ado, let’s get to the top 5 life skills that games help players develop.

Bubble Shooter – Puzzle Solving Game

1. Concentration and Focus – every game that you play requires your undivided attention unless you’re playing it with auto play functionality turned on. A wide range of games can be cited, including tactics and strategy-based games like chess, dominoes, Sudoku, and Scrabble to fun-filled, puzzle-style games like the latest bubble popping app where players can advance through 2,000+ levels and experience complex puzzle challenges. This bubble popping game masquerades as a straight up shoot & pop attraction, but it is much more than that. It’s all about taking aim at combinations of balloons, scoring points with direct hits, and advancing to more in-depth levels with tougher challenges.

2. Social Engagement and Interaction – in the classic era of gaming, players did little in the form of multi-player functionality – there simply was no effective way to interact with players outside of your home, or the arcade. Today, the Internet of things (IoT) has facilitated a grand network where multiplayer functionality is the norm. Players can easily hook up to their 3G, 4G, or ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi connections for maximum engagement with friends and fellow players all over the world. This social engagement is particularly useful to players who may be reclusive and shy, perhaps even suffering with Asperger’s syndrome. Multiplayer functionality allows for greater social engagement which is highly beneficial to players.

3. Learning – Learning is the greatest skill that gameplay teaches us. By immersing oneself in a new game and all its intricacies, players can quickly develop a unique skill set that includes problem-solving techniques, tactical and strategic thought processes, and an understanding of deeper learning and analysis. These are all skills that bode well for people throughout their lives. The learning component of console games, PC games, and Android or iOS games is sacrosanct. Gamers can collaborate on different learning methods with one another as they are solving complex puzzles, riddles, number games, and challenges. Chess, Minecraft, World of Warcraft, Call of Duty World War II, and Starcraft 2: Wings of Liberty are cases in point.

4. Overcoming Challenges – in gaming, obstacles are strategically placed in your way to challenge you. Overcoming these challenges is crucial to your success in the game. As you face increasing levels of difficulty, the benefits increase accordingly. The old aphorism: When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going, always holds true. The predictability of a trivial game becomes its undoing – players like to be challenged. As players overcome challenges, they derive tremendous satisfaction. Gaming is all about competing and giving your all. Obstacles are designed to make victory taste sweeter!

5. Live to Play Another Day – if games teach us anything, it is this: You may not be performing at your best right now, but with practice, dedication, and the right mental attitude you can live to play another day. In games, players are only limited by their determination to succeed. If you have enough fire burning in your belly, you can pick up where you left off in your next gaming session. This skill is invaluable in the game of life where defeat is only a hindrance in your pursuit of happiness.

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