![]() ![]() (In extremely stressful circumstances-such as serving in the military during war-time-research shows that gamers can benefit from as many as 28 hours a week.) But for virtually everyone else, whenever you play more than 21 hours a week, the benefits of gaming start to decline sharply. Studies show that games benefit us mentally and emotionally when we play up to 3 hours a day, or 21 hours a week. ![]() This practical advice-5 key quidelines, plus 2 quick rules-is scientifically backed, and it can be summed up in a single sentence: Play games you enjoy no more than 21 hours a week face-to-face with friends and family as often as you can and in co-operative or creator modes whenever possible. ![]() Here are a few secrets that arent in the book to help you (or the gamer in your life) get the most positive impact from playing games. ![]() But some games are better for us than others, and there is too much of a good thing. Practical Advice for Gamers by Jane McGonigal Reality is Broken explains the science behind why games are good for us-why they make us happier, more creative, more resilient, and better able to lead others in world-changing efforts. ![]()
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