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What makes gamers around the world tick, and how do they differ from country to country? These questions and many more are addressed in the Power of Play study, which was conducted and published by industry associations. In addition to global evaluations, the report also compiles the most important answers to essential questions at the level of the 21 countries that participated.

In Germany, the commissioned market research institute AudienceNet surveyed a total of 1,012 people aged 16 and older. The results differ significantly from the global average in some cases. This is evident, for example, in the question of whether games are a tool for mental resilience.

###### Video games as a tool for mental resilience
**Video Games…** 
- ...Help me feel less stressed: 68% in Germany vs. 77% globally
- ...Help me feel happier: 57% in Germany vs. 73% globally
- ...Provide a healthy outlet from everyday challenges: 67% in Germany vs. 72% globally
- ...Help me feel less anxious: 41% in Germany vs. 70% globally
- ...Help me feel less isolated: 51% in Germany vs.64% globally
- ...Help me get through difficult times: 52% in Germany vs. 62% globally

The influence of games also appears to be less pronounced in professional and private life in Germany. Only 27% of Germans surveyed agreed with the statement *"Influenced my career and/or educational path in a positive way"*. Globally, the figure is 43%. The statement *"Allows me to continue or pursue a hobby or interest that I wouldn't otherwise be able to do"* was agreed with by 48% of Germans surveyed, but by 64% of gamers surveyed worldwide.

Other statements from German gamers concern the connection that games create between people. 64% of gamers surveyed in Germany play online with others at least once a month. 54% even play in-person with others at least once during the same period. 46% use in-game communications. Also interesting: 27 percent of parents say that playing video games has positively impacted their relationship with their kids.

On the other hand, even gamers from Germany are extremely skeptical when it comes to improving skills through games, as the support for the following statements shows.

**Players agree that video games can improve…**
- ...Creativity: 69% of German Gamers vs. 77% globally
- ...Critical thinking: 64% of German Gamers vs. 71% globally
- ...Cognitive: 59% of German Gamers vs. 74% globally

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Power of Play: Germany