One of the most important benefits is the interaction and bonding playing games brings to families. Board games are a great way for family members to relax and challenge their minds. Playing board games also help children learn to think logically. While playing and having fun, children also practice such skills as counting, reading, visual perception, eye-hand coordination and dexterity. They learn about healthy competition, verbal communication and to focus their attention. The different skills people practice while playing board games are as numerous as the different types of board games available.
One of the most researched board games is chess. There have been numerous studies touting the academic benefits of chess playing. Studies have found that playing chess increases reading performance, math ability and IQ.
The 1979-1983 "Learning to Think Project," a Venezuelan study, concludes "Chess develops a new form of thinking, and this exercise is what contributes to increase the intelligence quotient." Recent researchers speculate that the success of chess is due to the growth of new brain connections.
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