The thing that makes puzzle games so great is that they really engage your brain. A lot of games work by causing you to zone out and lose track of time. These are the kind of games your mother used to tell you would rot your brain. When you play games that engage your brain, you are actually fighting against memory loss. When you keep your brain active, it will react just like any other part of your body which you exercise.
You exercise your other muscles in order to keep them in top working condition. So why not exercise your brain with puzzle games. It is important especially as we get older to keep our brain in top condition. You will be able to stay at the top your game when you keep your brain working at its very best. If you ask me, this is a good enough reason if any to play computer games.

