The Internet provides us a wealth of information, as well allows us an opportunity to communicate with family and friends. But did you know that the Internet also provides seniors thousands of online games? More than likely, you have a smartphone or tablet and Internet connection giving you access to senior online games. There are games ranging from those that sharpen your cognitive skills to those that are simply an easy and enjoyable way to pass the time. These benefits of gaming for even an hour a day include improved memory skills as well as increased hand-eye coordination and reaction time. Knowing how to play Minecraft can also bridge the gap between seniors and young people, giving older people something in common with the kids in their lives. Surveys indicate an estimated 21% of people who play video games are over the age of 50. Here are some of the social, cognitive, and physical benefits that video games and virtual reality have to offer seniors.