Your reaction time—the seconds it takes you to see what’s happening on the screen, decide to react, and then move your body to do it—plays a significant role in how you do playing video games. If you’ve been looking for ways to improve your chances of winning, there are exercises you can do to sharpen your response time, until it almost feels like a reflex. The gaming guide below offers tips.

How to Train for a Faster Reaction Time

1. Warm Up

There’s a reason that athletes always warm up before they exercise; warmer muscles move with more agility. Keep a space heater near you, wear gloves, or warm your palms during breaks by rubbing them together or holding a cup of coffee.

2. Practice

Practice makes perfect. As you spend more time in the game, what used to require a lot of mental effort will eventually become an instantaneous reaction. Spend at least 30 minutes each day working towards this goal. Try different games so you learn how to better respond to unpredictable events.

3. Improve Your Equipment

Your reaction time can only get you so far on sub-par equipment. Upgrade to a higher-quality monitor that refreshes the screen with more images each second. This feature is measured in Hz; look for one with 120 Hz or more.

Also, invest in equipment with a low input delay. The lower the input delay, the quicker the equipment will respond after you take action. Input delay is measured in milliseconds, so look for one that’s as low as possible.

KaboomVR in Denver, CO, carries the high-quality equipment that you need to sharpen your skills. This game arcade is designed for prolonged gaming without interruption, offering PC games such as Fortnite and League of Legends. They also have a variety of virtual reality games including multiplayer, horror, adventure, and escape rooms. Learn more about their offerings on their website. Make a reservation at (970) 458-5601.