Get those neurons firing with these fun brain games!
If you feel that your brain has been turning to mush with all the downtime encouraged by COVID-19, you're not alone. Netflix binge sessions aren't exactly conducive to brain stimulation and scrolling through your Instagram feed for the 11th time within the hour isn't that much better either. To get your mind ready for a post-pandemic world, you should consider taking part in some brain-boosting games.
These activities below are excellent at improving memory and cognitive function as well as the speed of thought processing, a.k.a. things we've abandoned in the last few months. Since many of these games require a partner, there are smartphone apps that'll let you play against a computer to allow you to social distance while bettering yourself.
Mahjong
This ancient Chinese game requires players to match and remove identical tiles that can only move freely back and forth and side to side. It may seem easy, but we can assure you it does take a significant amount of thought to fully complete a game!
Chess
Chess is an excellent way to get your brain working as you have to think several steps ahead of your opponent. While there is a learning curve based on the allowed movements of each different game piece, once you get the hang of it, you'll be on your way to becoming a master chess player.
Mind Games
Prepare to give your brain a workout with an app that'll put your cognitive skills to the test. Each game has your score history and a graph of your success to gauge how far you've come with each activity.
Lumosity
Lumosity offers a variety of brain games involving math, words, and memory that help spur better memory retainment, attention, cognitive flexibility and processing, and critical thinking skills.
Know of any other brain-boosting games? Let us know in the comments!
