I enjoy playing LinkedIn games. In May, LinkedIn introduced three puzzles through LinkedIn News, similar to the New York Times games. They have logic puzzle Queens, word game Crossclimb, and word-association game Pinpoint. The idea of playing games on a professional networking platform might seem odd, but it’s inspired by the success of NYT Games.
Everyone is jumping on the gaming bandwagon now, including Apple News, Netflix, and YouTube. I find LinkedIn’s games addictive and enjoy playing them during the workday. It helps me take a break from work and clear my mind before returning to tasks.
Research shows that playing video games in moderation can have mental health benefits. Games like Tetris can distract us from negative thoughts and activate the limbic system in our brains to navigate stress. This helps us cope with stress and develop new neural pathways.
We should play games in moderation, like DeepWell’s video game developer tools that are approved for therapeutic use in short doses. Games like Wordle and NYT puzzles are popular because they offer a finite ending, allowing us to do one puzzle a day and move on.
The creator of Wordle, Josh Wardle, believes that people appreciate games that don’t demand endless attention. However, LinkedIn games do require our attention, leading to increased engagement on the platform. LinkedIn has seen a 20% week-over-week growth in player engagement since July.
Playing LinkedIn games can be fun, but we should remember to balance it with other responsibilities. Get on LinkedIn, enjoy the games, and then get back to work!
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