Playing board games boosts brain power in children and adults, study finds

Playing board games is good for your brain.

Researchers in the US looked at eighteen previous studies and found number-related board games improved numeracy skills in seven and eight year olds.

The research at the University of Oregon also found board games also benefit adults’ attention spans, working memory and improves problem-solving skills.

The study’s authors say “fun, goal-directed behaviours” can be rewarding and offer social connection.