We should not only play the same games repeatedly, but instead, they should be upgraded in terms of challenges and variations. If not, the mind becomes unchallenged and stimulated, thus starting to run on autopilot. According to psychotherapist Rebecca Marcus to Healthline, games aimed at training the brain are important for several reasons:

• Improving concentration, focus, and memory
• Making us fully aware in daily activities
• Slowing down the decline of cognitive function (especially in the elderly and people with dementia)

Exciting Brain Games for Brain Training:

1. Scrabble

Scrabble is a very simple game played by arranging words on a board. Words are not limited to letters, but generally must be words listed in the dictionary. Each letter will have its own score, so the highest score wins. Scrabble not only fosters competitiveness but also serves to expand vocabulary. Additionally, it helps you focus more on the challenges you face. This game can be played by anyone (not restricted by age groups).

2. Rubik's Cube

Who doesn't know the Rubik's Cube? In fact, this game is already very popular in various countries. With just one Rubik's cube, there are many possible moves. This game is perfect for playing during leisure time to stimulate the brain. Usually, the Rubik's cube is 3x3 in size, but it is also available in other shapes and sizes.

Brain stimulation occurs when there are many moves that can be made to solve rubiks

3. Sudoku

Sudoku is a puzzle game where one must fill in boxes with numbers ranging from 1 to 9. The condition is that each number can only appear once in a row, column, or box. This game requires one to look ahead and figure out the consequences. For example, if you put the number 6 in this box, then the number 8 must be in that box, and the number 5 in another box.

As a result, these games encourage us to think critically and enhance short-term concentration abilities. Compared to playing on a phone, these games are more enjoyable when played directly on paper. For example, those available in puzzle books or newspapers. The more often they are played, the easier the game will feel.

4. Crossword Puzzles

Crossword puzzles are known to help delay the onset of memory decline in people with dementia. This game stimulates the brain to think intensely, helping someone improve their verbal skills and memory from various knowledge dimensions. Whether we like it or not, crossword puzzles must be solved by forcing concentration.

5. Chess

Playing chess is known to improve brain function, enhance memory and cognitive abilities, stimulate strategic thinking, and increase attention span. Once again, chess as one of the games to train the brain is believed to be beneficial in helping cognitive function in people with dementia and the elderly.

Many people can play chess, but not everyone is good at it.

There are 5 brain-training games commonly found in Indonesia, namely Scrabble, Rubik's Cube, Sudoku, crossword puzzles, and chess. These games are important for brain training as they can improve concentration, focus, and memory, slow down cognitive decline, and help us give full attention to daily activities. Which one do you like, Ladies?

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