<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Playing strategic video games can train the brain for complex thinking, making gamers great system architects.A study found that managers who played strategic video games regularly exhibited traits beneficial for system design.Gamers excel in noticing architectural flaws, optimizing resources, forward planning, and embracing experimentation.Games like Factorio and Stellaris simulate interconnected systems, providing valuable experience applicable to real-world system design challenges.