Why do so many men play video and tabletop games?

[SaraSmithishere]

I’m in line right now, and a dozen or so guys are talking about how they cannot wait to “play a lot of games inside” this weekend.

[Lionman95]

For similar reasons many women click through insta and social media. It´s for guys a stress relief and it´s entering while some also play in teams with others. But it´s often a habbit or some kind of hobby.

[BarryLiverstone]

Guys enjoy playing games as it’s a competition and lets them focus on something that isn’t stressful like work or other adulting responsibilities. However did they say they would be inside all weekend? That sounds unbalanced

[HighValue]

Entertainment, relieve stress, something to do together with friends, family, or an SO instead of drinking, drugs, and casual sex.

[jhl_x]

For the same reason women go for social media and Netflix.

[jahaims]

They are fun. My wife plays both of those as well. So does my female best friend. I think it is more common among females than you think.

[truthisthree]

why wouldn't they

you girls do not care about us

so we just stay to ourselves and enjoy the stuff we do

[Snakeyes7]

It's to engage in a fantasy where they are adventurers and heroes.

[TallAnon]

Not surprising, is it? We design them to be addicting.
-game dev

[Anonymous]

For entertainment. The same reason people watch tv, use social media, and go on GAG.

[RobEurope]

Escaping from society. No adventure, its easy, low risk. Feels good. Its a distraction.

[Anonymous]

some people use drugs, alcohol, sex other use computer games to distract themselves from their problems and life

[Anonymous]

Because we are not getting Sex as much as you Girls are.

[Astarlessnightsky]

Its fun to play these

[JakeS00]

It’s fun and lively, and why not? :)

[Avicenna]

I guess they find it relaxing

[FilmGuy93]

Because it's entertaining?

[Ironic_Method]

Because they're insanely fun.

[jasco]

Because its fun

[Guardian45]

Beats me! I don't!