Play helps you explore possibilities with low risk. This allows you to access neural combinations of elevated endogenous opioids, low epinephrine, etc. and opens up new gateways for plasticity. This results in improved creativity, learning, and well-being.

Key features about the 'game' are:

Novel. It can't be something you're already good at. Playfulness. The goal is to tinker/explore - not to win. (preferable) Dynamic movement. Some ideas:

Painting or drawing without worrying about the end result Playing board games or card games with friends or family Building with Legos or other building blocks Trying a new sport or exercise Trying out new recipes or experimenting with cooking techniques