Did you know that playing board games can improve your memory?
It’s not just an excuse to get out the board and roll dice with friends: it’s geeky science!
Discover how board games can help you improve your memory and keep your brain in shape.
Why do board games improve memory?
Neuroscientific studies have shown that playing activates the hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for memory and learning.
But they don’t stop there: they also stimulate attention, planning, and decision-making, three key pillars for keeping our brains young, agile, and ready for mental combat.
What types of games help the most?
Although all board games offer benefits, the ones that really stimulate your brain are those that force you to:
Remember patterns
Keep complex rules in mind
Make strategic decisions under pressure
That’s why I’ve selected some of my favorite games that are not only fun but also ideal for training your memory.
Recommendations for children and families
Memory
A classic among classics. A simple game where little ones must remember the location of the pictures to form pairs. Perfect for developing visual memory from a young age.
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Cortex Challenge
A game full of mini-challenges that test your mind with tests of memory, logic, tactile perception, and more. Perfect for family play while your brain is working!
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Recommendations for adults or advanced players
The Mind
Minimalist yet challenging. In this game, players must place numbered cards in order… without speaking!
Mental synchronization and memory of what has been played make each game an almost telepathic experience.
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Hanabi
A cooperative game in which you see each other’s cards, but not your own. To win, you must remember the clues you’re given and make decisions based on what you think you know. A marvel for exercising short-term memory and deduction skills.
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Conclusion: Playing is also about taking care of yourself
Forget miracle supplements and impossible diets: playing board games can be just as beneficial for your brain as an overdose of Sudoku puzzles and nuts.
Because taking care of your mental health is just as important as exercising or eating well.
So, now you know, playing board games is also about taking care of yourself... play without guilt!
So that’s my “prescription” for today. And you? Do you have a favorite board game that tests your memory?
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