Tetris is a global phenomenon and one of the most well-known games ever made, but have you ever wondered if Tetris is good for your brain and doing more than just helping passing the time? It’s a game that takes a lot of thinking and concentration, so does it have any tangible benefits.
Luckily, research and studies have investigated exactly that question, the benefits of playing Tetris and games like it are known. So is Tetris good for your brain? We’ve put together some of the answer below.
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As it turns out playing Tetris can boost your brainpower! It improves spatial awareness and problem-solving skills and even reportedly increases gray matter. The focus required to fit those shapes together can enhance cognitive functions and keep your mind sharp. This is known as the Tetris Effect, and is a widely recognized phenomenon that has seen a lot of study.
Beyond this playing Tetris allegedly reduces addictive cravings, and can even repair damage to cortical gray matter, as detailed in several studies. Overall, this is
Tetris isn’t just a brain booster; it’s also a stress buster. You’d think that a game that gets faster and more hectic would be bad for stress, but with time, the flow state that players achieve helps those messy, stressful situations feel much more manageable.
There have been studies that have linked playing Tetris to easing PTSD symptoms. Playing the game for as little as 20 minutes in the hours after experiencing a traumatic event can help reduce the worse elements of trauma. Similarly, regular play can help limit the long-term effects of trauma, helping ease the symptoms of PTSD.
Like with many repetitive skills, Tetris requires practice to become comfortable and competent at. For many new players, even just identifying how to make more than a single line clear, let alone a four-line Tetris is a chore in itself. Things get even more complicated in battle style Tetris games where not just competing for high scores, but quick scores is important.
However, like chess, openers exist for battle Tetris, designed to put your opponent in an unfavourable position, which adds a whole new dynamic to your journey of learning the game. Daily play improves your ability to problem solve under pressure, the core of Tetris. And dealing with these higher stress situations can be huge for tackling daily life problems.
Considering Tetris wasn’t designed to be a learning experience, it’s done a fantastic job of being a game that improves your skills in-game and out. Keep stacking those blocks and enjoy the benefits!
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