The Game I Like Most

In today’s extremely competitive scenario, we all are under constant stress and pressure to excel in our chosen fields. “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”. Sometimes we all need to indulge ourselves in some activities which we love doing. And in that context all of us love games. Not necessarily playing but even watching a game is total fun. After all we all deserve to enjoy and have fun in our childlike way.

The definition of game in a rather technical way is something which says that game is a structured activity usually undertaken for enjoyment and games ate distinct from work which is usually carried out for remuneration and from art which is more concerned with the expression of ideas. However the distinction is not clear-cut and many games are also considered to be work (such as professional players of spectator sports/games) or art (such as jigsaw puzzles or games involving an artistic-layout) such as mahjong solitaire. Key components of games ate goals, rules, challenge, and interaction. Games generally involve mental or physical stimulation, and often both. Many games help develop practical skills, serve as a form of exercise, or otherwise perform an educational, stimulation or psychological role.

I like playing and watching all kinds of games, be it in-door or out door. That certainly does not matter to me much. I feel the enjoyment that I derive after indulging myself in such activities. It rejuvenates me completely. Since my childhood I have always loved playing games with my friends and siblings. Not a very professional way or otherwise.

Many of us believe a game to be an expert’s job, but that is not true. Even playing or associating yourself in games, in some or the other way, is a great source of entertainment, excitement and education. When we watch professional players who play game of any kind, we get to learn the nuances of the game played and also apply some of the adopted strategy in dealing with real life problems. What actually matters is what we learn. Many kids, today in play schools and also in primary or secondary sections, play games, because according to researchers, games help develop one’s mind and are a great source of entertainment and exercise. They prove to be excellent educational tools as well. They help us in physical growth and also stimulate our mind. Not only schools or colleges, but also many reputed universities and organizations conduct management games for their employees to improve their performance and have their administration skills honed.

I particularly like games because I have never been able to involve myself in them in a professional way. So, I have always had that curiosity to learn more about them. In fact, it is the urge to learn that further attracts my attention towards games. There is normally a preconceived notion in the mind of people in terms of games, wherein they assume them to be played either by children or by professional players. But, there is no such hard and fast rule. I always believe that even by watching games of any kind, we get to learn a lot of things, in terms of strategy, planning, implementation etc. that the players adopt.

Usually it is only till we are young or may be till we are school going kids, we play games. But after a point of time, may be due to societal pressures, personal and professional obligations or due to embarrassment, we tend to disassociate ourselves and neglect the importance of games. But nowadays, I can see a marked change in the attitude of the people in terms of their association with the games. Many play various games during their leisure time with utmost excitement and curiosity.

The ultimate conclusion that we can draw from games in either of the way- by playing or watching is its productive value. So, I strongly feel that whenever we feel left out or are completely taxed, we need to just forget ourselves for some times and have fun by playing games. This will bring back our old memories and make us nostalgic for a moment because, we all have a little kid hidden inside us.