Games present a person with an immersive universe that they engage with on the terms of the game designer.  There are great opportunities to benefit people by crafting games that reward certain types of behaviour.  Here are some areas where games can benefit people:

[Todo: Explore more ideas and discuss how they apply to games]

Social Benefits

Teamwork

Leadership

 

Emotional Benefits

Relaxation

Trauma Prevention

Sense of Accomplishment

 

Thinking Skills

Lateral Thinking

Critical Thinking

Virtue Development

Through Storytelling