Some games are trying to save your health
It seems like more and more people are starting to believe in the promise of online games. The Vermont Quit Network, an anti-smoking organization, is one of those groups.
They have found that one effective way to help its estimated 83,000 smokers is through games. They’ve even created their very own online game as part of their quit smoking kit!
The game, named Khemia, has two main uses. First, it’s meant to distract smokers from their cravings. Second, it is meant to help people support their desire to quit smoking.
The basic mechanics of the game is that players are asked to rate how much they are craving for a cigarette whenever they log in. The game then creates a chart that helps smokers see when they are most likely to feel the need for a cigarette.
This helps users identify when they crave the most, so that they can see their behavioral patterns and how they cope during such cravings. This then helps people make the right changes in their lifestyles, so as to avoid feeling the urge to smoke. For some, the change may be as simple as playing a game instead of having a cigarette every time they feel stressed out.
The creation of such games and the support of recognized institutions like the Vermont Quit Network are a great step forward for gaming.
We can only hope that more money is spent on creating online games like Khemia. This title is just another example of how games can change lives for the better. They’re no longer just for fun, and that’s great news for everyone.
Craving for a cigarette? Distract yourself now by earning a sense of achivement through Bejeweled Twist, Farm Frenzy 3 or Zuma's Revenge!
UL notes:- Moi, go and play more games and golf !
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