AviaGames, an award-winning mobile game developer, has partnered with Duke University Pratt School of Engineering and its Product Lab to launch a research initiative exploring how mobile skill-based games may influence cognitive engagement and healthy aging. 

The study will analyze player behavior and trends within Avia’s popular card game, Solitaire Clash, to examine how structured, skill-focused gameplay may help support sustained attention, decision-making, motivation, and social connection among older adults. As more adults turn to mobile games for entertainment and mental stimulation, the research aims to provide insights into how thoughtfully designed digital play could contribute to broader conversations around aging and cognitive wellness.