"The online puzzle craze took off during the Covid pandemic, and it shows no sign of slowing down. New York Times subscribers now spend more time playing puzzles on the app than reading the news."
"Modern neuroscience agrees: completing a puzzle releases positive neurotransmitters in the brain, most notably dopamine. But if games are booming today, there may be more to the phenomenon than the pleasure of a series of small eureka moments."
"Instead of Instagram-induced Fomo or doomscrolling the news, we focus on a single problem. We do not even have to let go of the haptic reassurance of holding our phone."
Puzzle games have gained immense popularity, especially during the Covid pandemic, with people engaging in games like Word Wheel and Sudoku. New York Times subscribers now prioritize puzzle games over news reading. Sales of quiz books have increased significantly. Historically, puzzles have been used to engage readers since the advent of the printing press. Completing puzzles releases dopamine, contributing to their appeal. In a world filled with distractions, puzzles offer a focused escape, allowing individuals to concentrate on a single problem and find moments of tranquility.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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