The science behind the games
Skillprint knows that playing games can have a positive impact on your life. Here’s some of the science we reference in everything we do.
Games can give you insights into and grow your mind
Cognitive psychologists have developed some simple game-like methods for assessing basic cognitive skills like decision-making, executive function, and memory amongst others. We’re taking the same idea out of the lab, and using existing games that have been built for fun. You still get to measure and potentially develop these cognitive skills, but do it in a more intentional, fun, and repeatable way.
Time playing, is time well spent
Video game experience predicts real-world success in quite a few areas. From surgery to college-level baseball, even piloting an aircraft, spending time developing these skills in games translates to improved skills in the real world. Skillprint reviews current scientific literature around applied gaming, then sources and identifies relevant and fun games to add to our platform.
Beyond specialized skills (not everyone is a surgeon, baseball player, or pilot), studies have shown that anyone who plays an action-based game is more likely to perform better on a variety of cognitive psychology assessments than non-gamers.
Games are never mindless entertainment
Yes, we said never. Even simple games like Tic-Tac-Toe use strategic thinking and consideration. You have to know the rules, assess risks, and take action. Scientists believe that any play, that’s engaged in for fun rather than survival, is a key way for people to learn about their physical and social worlds. That’s why Skillprint is intent on helping people play more games in the interest of learning and self-discovery.
Different games have different benefits, and there’s a wide range of ways to play. From casual games like Candy Crush to strategic games like Civilization, every game has the potential to build skills and impact human experience. While Skillprint is starting by curating quick experience games, we’re intent on including a broad array of games of all types.
Games aren’t just for building skills. They can shift your mood, find your focus. Even help you to achieve inner peace.
Skillprint has curated games that can help you to feel better. We leverage research and experiments that validate that these games can reduce anxiety with some people and help others to focus. We’re not saying you should get rid of your meditation app, but if it isn’t working for you, you can try some of these games instead. What’s more, our insights and metrics can give you useful feedback on how your emotional state and cognitive skills are changing through gameplay.
Skillprint isn’t “brain training” (and we think brain training isn’t that useful)
We’re not a fan of “brain training” games, where psychological exercises are “gamified” by layering on things like points or badges. Playing them doesn’t turn into real-world results like other gameplay might. In fact, studies have shown that these mash-ups of psychological tasks with game mechanics can have a negative impact on cognitive skills. It’s probably because players are distracted from the real task by shiny bells, whistles, and points.
Experience the benefits of science and play.
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