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How Interactive Board Games Enhance Cognitive Skills in Children and Adults
Board games are a broad category that incorporates cards, dice, and a game board. They can vary in complexity and have a range of themes and narratives. Several studies have shown that board games and programs effectively increase educational knowledge and enhance cognitive functions. However, many of these studies only compare pre- and post-intervention results and do not use an active control group. Motor Skills Board games require players to move pieces in specific ways on a particular board marked with patterns. Some board games are designed to educate players on specific subjects like math, history, geography, and language skills. Others involve counting things like currency or earnings. This skill…