These Classic Games Help Combat Anxiety
Gen Z is all about nostalgia, so what does their favorite childhood board game say about them?
A new nationwide survey finds Monopoly is the favorite among Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials… but Gen Z ranked Candy Land as their #1 favorite classic board game.
Whether they’re sick of capitalism or are just opting for a sweeter, less stressful pick - they’re the first generation to favor more relaxing and less strategy-driven games.
76% of Gen Z says playing board games reduces anxiety
More than 3 in 4 still play classic board games regularly
Nearly 1 in 4 want certain classic games to be modernized - Monopoly, Life, and Battleship being the top three
The survey also found that 84% of Gen Zers miss classic games from their childhood, that’s more than any other generation. So, if you’re you’re wondering what Gen Z is doing in between therapy sessions - a game of Candy Land might be a good bet.
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