• Question: Is minecraft helpful?

    Asked by chabbie to Matthew, Neil, Paula, Pete, Philippa on 17 Mar 2015.
    • Photo: Neil Taylor

      Neil Taylor answered on 17 Mar 2015:

      Hi chabbie!

      I don’t play minecraft myself, but my younger cousin does! From what I’ve seen, it can help develop many helpful qualities, such as:

      – problem solving
      – geometry/maths/building things
      – working as a team/social skills
      – prioritisation/optimisation/economics

      So yes, there are lots of helpful qualities! That said, there needs to be some sort of limit on game time – playing it too often/too long will probably have a negative impact on your health and social life!

      Hope this helps!

    • Photo: Philippa Jefferis

      Philippa Jefferis answered on 18 Mar 2015:

      I think in moderation it is absolutely fine. I have played it occasionally but not enough to fully understand the appeal.

      Am still not convinced it’s not just digital Lego – with a few zombies.

    • Photo: Pete Symons

      Pete Symons answered on 19 Mar 2015:

      Hi Chabbie,

      I can’t say I’ve ever played it, but it seems a pretty useful and fun way to do problem solving, so it can’t be a bad thing!

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