For me, I need some fun in my life each day to get by.  Sometimes if I have a bad day, or need to forget what happened during my day, I sit down an play some fun games, and I forget about those things.

Depending on my mood and the day I have had, I pick different types of games to play.  For example, on a day when I come home angry, I find myself playing some fun action games to blow some steam off.  Usually after an hour or so of playing the games, I calm down, and can get on with my evening.

On good days, I treat myself to fun puzzle games – they get me to think and develop my brain.  I especially like the ones where I need to figure something out like a puzzle, or word based games.

My personal philosophy on games is much like the old "An Apple a day keeps the doctor away" saying.  I say: "Some fun each day, makes life better in every way."