Games are a great way to unwind, relax and have fun. However, you may be unaware of their capacity to boost intellectual wellness. You have probably encountered trainers recommending that exercising constantly helps you stay healthy and fit. But do you know your brain also needs a workout?
Yes, your brain needs to be exercised every now and then. And the best way to keep your mind strong is by playing challenging games stimulating different brain parts.
So, which are these games? Here’s a list of four fun games you can play at home or on your phone to boost your intellectual wellness.
1. Rubik’s Cube
The Rubik’s Cube is a three-dimensional puzzle invented in a974 and officially released in 1980. At first, it was known as the magic cube, but it adopted the Rubik’s cube name in its later years and has become one of the most popular toys in history since 1980.
The game’s objective is to scramble all the cube’s colors and restore them to their original proper positions by rotating each face until they line up with those around it. As you get better at solving puzzles like these, they can help improve problem-solving skills and spatial awareness. They also improve focus and concentration—a skill that’s critical for success in many fields today.
2. Jigsaw Puzzles
Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to boost your intellectual wellness. They’re good for problem-solving and spatial awareness and can be done alone or with a group.
This game is an excellent choice for people of all ages, especially kids looking to develop their critical thinking skills. Nevertheless, the puzzles will keep anyone’s mind sharp as you put together all the pieces to fit together in unique ways.
Jigsaw puzzles come in almost every shape or size imaginable—you can choose from 1000-piece jigsaws or 100-piece ones. The number of pieces is determined by how small, or large the image on each card is cut from. The game teaches you concentration and problem-solving because you must distinguish the image’s small details for a correct image arrangement.
3. Sudoku
Sudoku is a logic-based, combinatorial number-placement puzzle. Its objective is to fill a 9×9 grid with digits so that each column, row, and nine 3×3 sub-grids contains the digits 1- 9 with no number repeated.
The game first appeared in French newspapers in the 1970s, but it was not until 1986 that it gained massive popularity. Although the most popular is the 3×3 grid, other variations such as 4×4, 2×2, and 5×5 exist, but they all follow the same principle.
As a brain game, Sudoku is associated with the following benefits;
- Improves memory and recall
- It helps in the development of quick-thinking skills
- It is believed to slow down Alzheimer’s disease and the negative impacts of Dementia
- It helps improve concentration
- It boosts logical thinking
4. Scrabble
Scrabble is a 1938-developed game played by two to four players. It involves using tiles with individual letters, and the player arranges them to form words that must be in the Standard Dictionary.
The tiles are arranged in a 15×15 grid, and you must use all the letters in your rack (the letters given) to create words. This board’s squares, where players place the letters, have different colors and earn varied marks, such as double or triple. The letters are arranged horizontally or vertically in rows or columns, just like in a crossword. This game is not limited to one language but is available in over 30 languages across 121 countries.
Scrabble is ideal for helping you achieve the following;
- Develop tactics and strategies
- It helps in memory improvement
- It helps in improving your creativity
- It enables you to improve your concentration skills
Play These Games to Enhance Your Intellectual Wellness
Whereas many individuals think of any game as a win-or-lose activity, there is more to them, just as demonstrated. Games also help you develop your intellectual wellness and thus should not be taken lightly.
We hope that you found this list of games to boost your intellectual wellness helpful. You can use it as a resource for yourself or someone else when looking for something fun and engaging to do with family, friends, or even co-workers.
With these games, you’ll be able to improve your memory, creativity, and problem-solving and increase your concentration to do better at school or work.
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