The farm theme has been universal in the world of gaming. Just about any genre can be thought of using an idyllic setting. Whether it's a simple click-and-collect mobile app or a survival horror game situated in vast fields and desolate countryside, the gaming world has come up with just about anything that takes place on a farm. What's even better is that this attracts a wide range of gamers. Also, farm themes tend to be a favorite theme among boomer gamers.

Let's look into a few reasons that can explain why farm-themed games are a common preference in the world of video games for boomers. Some examples can be found in Boomer Games.

Easy to play

Some of the most commonly encountered farm-themed apps are town/city sims and casual puzzles. The sim games normally center on planting crops, raising livestock, selling for a profit, and expanding the establishment. How they are played is almost self-explanatory, and it takes a few hours for even complete novices to grasp the basics fully. As for casual puzzles, there is a wide selection of gembreakers, match-3, and solitaire games that are built-in with one or more farming elements. Produce is used in creative ways, such as by giving the player more resources to stay logged in longer. What's great about the casual games is that anyone with experience playing a different theme will have no problems getting used to the rural appearance.

Laid back gameplay

The exception to this may be farm-themed shooters, but then these are not as easy to come by compared to their casual counterparts. Most games for boomers are not demanding in terms of length of play. A player can log in, get a few basic missions done, or finish a few levels, and disconnect to return to reality. Tasks for some farm sims take days to complete, allowing the player to use time for something else.

A throwback to the good old times

Remembering the days of rural living is a common factor for elderly gamers. This case is highly applicable to farming and business sims. Everyday life gets more complex each year as new ways of life are introduced. Sometimes, simply having a good day's work done is a simple accomplishment anyone can enjoy. They may not be on their actual farm, but virtual counterparts are usually more than enough as substitutes. The library of Baby Boomer games usually includes titles that offer simple and clean fun with less of complicated and aggressive elements.

Better with online friends

Most farming-themed games include social elements. Players can add friends from random people they meet online to real-life buddies. Many farm simulation apps offer means to visit another player's compound, allow people to form groups like guilds, and let them participate in team-based events. Banter and strategy talks are not a problem with the usual built-in chat function. Of course, real-time friendly matches are never out of the question, especially for newer-generation casual titles. Intense play that is easy on the eyes? Few themes other than farm imagery have achieved that.

Farm-themed games are welcoming to all, boomer, gamer or not. A good start in getting a feel for the rural game style is by helping Uncle Hank sort things out.