How Do Indoor Games Differ From Outdoors

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Playing games is a great way to keep your mind active. You can do this by playing both indoor and outdoor sports. Now, there are varied benefits that each of them offers. It is essential to understand them and strike a balance for overall growth. 

Indoor games receive a lot of bashing for lack of physical activities. However, they have varied benefits and have evolved in recent years. There have been new introductions like indoor party games for kids, miniature versions of outdoor activity, etc. They differ from outdoor games on various parameters and benefits. Let us look at them: 

People involved: A significant advantage of indoor sports over outdoors are the people required. Most exterior games need players at least above five, such as cricket, soccer, throwball, etc. This is not the case with games played indoors. You can play them between two or, in some instances, single-handedly. Therefore, it provides an excellent opportunity for family members to get involved, which they otherwise cannot with physical sports. 

Cognitive skills: Children develop cognitive abilities ...
... when they play indoor games. They learn to concentrate despite distractions in their surroundings. Kids understand the importance of patience when engaging in games like puzzles, chess, etc. Memorisation and increased attention span are also some of the benefits involved. On the contrary, outdoor sports concentrate on physical well-being. 

Therapeutic: We play most of the games inside when we get bored or want a distraction. It is a great way to relax our minds from stressful thoughts. Even elders in the family can join in and bond, which is a rarity considering the busy lifestyle. This bonding and calm attitude while playing acts as therapy. It also brings joy and happiness in spending quality time with loved ones. 

Safety: You can control the surroundings of indoor sports. The same cannot be said about the outdoors. It becomes challenging to keep an eye on the kids when they play outside. However, within your home, you can keep them guarded. Many products are specifically for kids, like soft-edged toys, playmats, baby pillow, etc. It makes sure the safety measures are always there. 

Playable in all conditions: Indoor spaces are well-ventilated and stay unaffected by the environment. Therefore, kids can play indoor games in India, even during adverse climatic conditions. It enables them to remain calm and distracted under these circumstances. In contrast, outdoor sports get highly affected by climatic limitations. You cannot play them under diverse conditions. 

Time spent: Indoor games are not time-bound. They can get done within minutes or take days to complete. For instance, some board and card games complete within minutes, while others like chess have unlimited possibilities and take a longer time. Similarly, outdoor games require broad daylight, and you often must compromise due to this. But indoor sports do not have such limitations. 

It is essential to have a balanced approach to child play. Both indoor and outdoor have varying benefits and challenges. However, they are both equally crucial for child development. 

Chandra is a toy store manager with 10-plus years of experience. She loves to look up and write about different toys and kids' latest trends in her free time. In this article, she has explained the difference between outdoor and indoor games in India