Academics say the research into board gaming could help to inform future work on designing wellbeing interventions for special populations.

A Norwegian study found that playing Fortnite Battle Royale, especially for social reasons, expands social networks and positively impacts life satisfaction, particularly for women and individuals with disabilities.

A recent analysis of national survey data suggests that playing video games does not correspond to increased prejudiced beliefs. Instead, researchers found that gamers tend to hold more inclusive cultural values than the general American public.