By
using a combination of board games and puzzles, not only do you
stimulate your imagination but you enhance your mental capabilities.
The best part is its fun! In today’s board game market
there are lots of choices for social game play and solitary game
play, too. These are not your grandparents’ board games!
Board games took a turn in 1995 when a little known game made its way
to America from Germany. The game was, Settler’s of Catan,
and is today one of the best known European style board games.
Our
brains eat up the game play, because it is engaging. We are in
control of our turns, because these games are based more in strategy
then luck. For instance, when rolling dice we hope to roll a
high number, but when given a hand of cards we can decide which card
is the best to be played. Sheapshead, Euchre, Chess, Dominos,
Cribbage are all based in strategy and decision skills. We love
them! Sadly there isn't always the right amount of
people to play with or maybe our family doesn't like our favorite
game. Sometimes this leads to playing video games.
There
is another choice; board games occasionally have solitary play
options. By changing up the game it creates another format of
enjoyment. Every now and then, playing alone is a great way to
stimulate your brain. When you play alone, you can give your
brain the massage it needs and challenge yourself to improve your
game play.
In
singular game play, you can take a risk that you wouldn't take, if
the game was riding on your actions.
Board
game themes are full of rich, captivating story lines. So bring out
that old friend you haven’t played with in years and reconnect with
that game. Or take some time and peruse your local board game
store. Remember there is something very enjoyable about holding
the weight of the latest board game, feeling the beautiful linen
board and rifling through the crisp untouched cards. Your
next adventure awaits you and it is at the tip of your fingers.
