AceFun Games Blog
Original articles about gaming, brain training, game development, and cognitive science. We write from personal experience building games and studying how play improves our minds.
Latest Articles
10 Best Free Browser Games to Play During Short Breaks
Research shows that short gaming breaks during work boost productivity and creativity. Here are our carefully curated picks for games that fit perfectly into 5-minute breaks without derailing your focus.
How Puzzle Games Improve Your Problem-Solving Skills
Neuroscience research reveals fascinating connections between puzzle gaming and real-world problem-solving. Discover why spending time on brain teasers might be the best investment in your cognitive toolkit.
The History of Browser Games: From Flash to HTML5
The dramatic rise, fall, and renaissance of browser gaming — from early Java applets through Flash's golden age to the modern HTML5 era that makes our games possible.
Why Reaction Time Matters and How to Train It
From catching a falling glass to braking your car in an emergency — reaction time affects daily life more than most people realize. Learn the science and practice methods behind faster reflexes.
Memory Training: Science-Based Techniques That Actually Work
Beyond simple repetition — explore evidence-based memory techniques including spaced repetition, the method of loci, chunking, and how games can strengthen your recall abilities.
Game Design Principles Every Developer Should Know
What makes a game fun? Explore the fundamental design principles — flow state, feedback loops, progressive difficulty, and reward systems — that separate addictive games from forgettable ones.
The Psychology of Game Addiction: How Games Hook Us
Understanding the psychological mechanisms games use to keep us playing — variable rewards, loss aversion, social pressure, and the quest for mastery. Knowledge is power against manipulation.
Coding Your First Game: Building Snake in JavaScript
A step-by-step tutorial for building the classic Snake game from scratch. Perfect for beginners who want to understand game development fundamentals with practical, runnable code.
The Surprising Benefits of Daily Brain Game Sessions
Can 15 minutes of daily brain games really improve your cognitive abilities? We dig into the research and share what the science actually says about neuroplasticity and gaming.
How to Improve Your Typing Speed: Proven Techniques
From 35 WPM to 85 WPM in three months — practical tips, daily routines, and mindset shifts that actually work for building typing speed and accuracy.
Building Browser Games with HTML5 Canvas: A Beginner's Guide
Everything you need to know about HTML5 Canvas game development — from setting up your first canvas element to implementing game loops, collision detection, and smooth animations.
About Our Blog
We write about topics we're genuinely passionate about: how games work, why they're good for our brains, and how to build them. Every article is written from personal experience and backed by research. We're game developers first, writers second — which means our articles come with playable examples you can try right here on our site. New articles published regularly. Have a topic suggestion? Let us know!