Brain games are the types of games that help in improving one’s memory, attention, cognitive skills, and overall problem-solving skills. There isn't any one activity that is specifically involved in brain games rather there are several games ranging from physical to video games that can be categorized under the umbrella term. ‘Brain games. However, neuroscientists often hold mixed thoughts about the effectiveness of brain games.

There are certain benefits of brain games such as increasing memory retention skills and cognitive skills. However, scientists are still unsure whether brain games really improve memory or not. There are some brain games that resulted in increasing memory reasoning and processing training but the effects weren’t immediate. Sometimes it takes as long as 10 years to show the effects.

Now the question arises, are brain games beneficial in treating Alzheimer's and dementia? The answer is, there are some brain games like sudoku or lumosity which is an online memory game, that can help in increasing memory, but unfortunately, they can’t prevent the disease.

Other activities such as playing any musical instrument or writing a journal can increase your brain activity and memory skills. A proper diet and a good sleeping schedule are also added benefits to increasing your cognitive skills.

Scientists are working day and night to explore the changes that are caused by the brain-training. The future of Brain Games seems promising.