Game books, detective stories and quests. What are they good for? And what are their advantages? The answer is obvious. That the reader-actor acts both in the role of the actor-hero, and in the role of the writer-director, creating the own history, and usually absolutely unique. In board role-playing games (Pathfinder and similar Starfinder from Hobby World and in various hits from Studio 101), one player becomes a master who organizes and coordinates the gameplay, and the rest learn about the wonderful world under his tutelage.
However, these are all texts. And what about the visual component, is it comparable to movies or video games? Gikach assures that everything is high here too. On the one hand, there are software applications that provide a great picture, sometimes even 3D, if you use special glasses. On the other hand, there are high-quality physical components that can be touched. Three-dimensional fields, terrains and, of course, miniatures are so detailed that they seem alive.
BETTER TIME
Oh, these modern tables! “Bags vs. Minions”, “Cthulhu Wars” and “Glumhaven” … “Crime Scene”, “Secrets of Arkham” and “Rising Sun”, localized by Hobby World “Plush Tales”, “Submarine” and “Sherlock Holmes, Detective Consultant”, translated by Crowd Games. “Conquest of Mars”, “Other” and “Winemaking” from Lavka Games. “Alchemists”, “War of the Ring” and “Detective”. Game about modern investigation “from GaGa Games …
Which movie or book can give more? What form of leisure will bring more pleasure? Yes, Gikach is now talking about entertainment … What are the benefits of entertainment? Ask your psychotherapist, he will tell you.
BENEFITS OF BOARD GAMES FOR CHILDREN
Let’s talk about the developmental function of board games. And let’s start first, that is, with the youngest players. Let me ask, do you have a child? Is your baby just learning numbers or letters? Or maybe he is already preparing for school? In any case – you’re in luck. Give the child to the paws of the “Gang of Smart People”, combine the pleasant with the useful. Let your child learn during the game. “Gang of smart people” produces educational games for all ages. Thanks to these games your child:
- trains reaction, attention and memory;
- learn letters and numbers;
- practiced orally;
- corrects reading;
- get an idea of mathematical operations;
- improve fast arithmetic skills;
- learn to read fast;
- master fractions;
- study the multiplication table;
- will get acquainted with geometric figures.
Lifestyle Publishing also offers a wide selection of the best board games. A series of games “Cortex” will train basic skills. Hikach would also like to draw parents’ attention to the “Secrets of the Planet” – the games in this series will significantly expand the horizons of young players.
BENEFITS OF BOARD GAMES FOR ADULTS
Games distract from work and life routine, allow you to immerse yourself in a new unusual world and have an unforgettable time. Family and cooperative games additionally create a friendly atmosphere. And more? Can games develop and improve the skills of adult players, already formed individuals? Gikach gives a simple answer – YES. The vast majority of games not only entertain but also develop players. Let’s consider the main categories:
- Strategies. Feel like Napoleon Bonaparte. Such games develop strategic thinking, diplomatic skills, and leadership skills. Teach competent planning and situation analysis. Participants will gain invaluable experience that is sure to come in handy in life;
- Economic. Feel Lee Kuan Yew. Such games teach you to properly assess the situation, invest where you need to, benefit, and increase capital. Players will build an economic model – an engine for earning victory points;
- Warheim. Feel like Alexander the Great. Develop tactical skills. They learn to analyze the situation, predict the actions of the enemy and make responsible decisions.
- Logical. Feel like Harry Kasparov. They develop abstract thinking and learn to calculate their actions for many moves forward.
- Detectives. Feel like Sherlock Holmes. Develop deduction, observation, and flexibility of thinking. They learn to work with large amounts of information.
- On dexterity. Feel like Serhiy Bubka. Develop reaction, agility, and accuracy. Improve coordination of movements. They train the eye gauge.
BOARD GAMES ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
Summarizing all the above, Gikach can name the following advantages of board games for adults:
- distract from life’s problems;
- offer an interesting plot;
- create a friendly atmosphere;
- improve reaction, accuracy and agility;
- teach to plan and calculate in advance;
- train analytical skills;
- develop logic and deduction;
- improve diplomatic skills;
- pump strategic thinking.
What are the main disadvantages of best io games? This is usually a biting price (and a board game with lots of components just can’t be cheap) and the need for a gaming company (unless, of course, it’s a solo game).
