"...scientists have found that playing games like Solitaire for limited periods can potentially lead to higher morale and higher productivity. Think of it as the coffee break of the new millennium."
As a common conception, if your boss catches you playing games for hours instead of working, you might be fired. (It happened at New York City in 2006.) When I took a break, I used to have a coffee, smoke and chat with my colleagues. After break, I could concentrate on my job and keep working well. I had never thought that playing games was able to be a break until I read this book.
In this case, I think "Solitaire" and "limited periods" are important points. First, Solitaire is a puzzle game. Unlike role playing games, puzzle solving games are easy rules to play, and most of them are done in a short period of time. Besides, you can get a sense of accomplishment when you solve a puzzle even if you are stuck at work. This might be your drive to keep working. Second, "limited periods" should be short. I guess this means you should not devote yourself into playing games. Your brain might be occupied by games and you might never come back to your work.
I believe that the same thing happens to children. They have to study and do homework. But they also need some breaks. Playing puzzle games could makes kids refresh their brain and concentrate on study again. I don't recommend games having a long story and taking kids forever to solve them. When I was thirteen or fourteen, I used to play Dragon Quest, which had a long story and eventually took me a month or so to solve it, before doing homework. I couldn't stop thinking about the rest of the story. I had to work out a sum, but I was thinking what tools are the best to beat a monster. I had to read a chapter beforehand at home, but I was thinking what item should I get next. If kids choose video games as a break, I believe that puzzle solving games are better.
5 comments:
I agree that people are more productive when they take frequent breaks. However, I belive they benefit much more if the break time takes them away from their usual activity. Desk workers should get up and move around rather than continue to sit at the computer continuously.
(Suhyeong) I really love video games. When I was in Korea my brother and I used to play
video games a lot. I think when you are addicted to it, It is going to be really bad.
However when you get stressed or frustrated by
something, playing video games can be really good thing, because I know it helps me get over with those things!!
Well my brother and I used to play video games
when I was in Korea (He was super good ^-^)
I think When people are addicted to it, it is going to BAD but, you know.. when you got stressed or when you can't focus on your study, something like that, playing video games can be really helpful.So, YEAH, I think your writing
is really interesting.!!
As I was looking at your post and the survey questions next to it, I had a few questions. First, what do you mean by "active" games? If you mean things like sports and climbing trees and running, then yes, I think they are better than video games. However, there are active types of video games that give kids training in critical thinking, reading, some writing, and hand-eye co-ordination skills that could prove useful in the future for schools and jobs. For example, being able to type fast and use computers efficiently can be beneficial for finding a job.
In one of your other questions, you asked if I let my kids play video games. Well, I don't have any kids, so it's hard to answer the question. If I had kids, I would let them pla video games, but I would limit the time they spent doing it. For example, I would have them "earn" their time playing video games by doing chores, arts and crafts activities, and playing outside. I would also give them the option of writing!
I do not agree that playing games has a freshing effect. At least, it does not work for me. For example, let`s say I have an exam tomorrow, and I cannot concentrate. I know myself if I start I would never start studying.
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