101 Things to Do Instead of Gaming

Author: Ilka Heinemann

Hobbies, quizzes & games

Published on 30 July 2026 by Octopus Publishing Group in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 128 pages
111 x 146 x 14 | 76g

From the author of 101 Things to Do Instead of Playing on Your Phone 101 ways to engage a gamer, take them away from their console and free their mind.

A step-by-step guide to encouraging your gamer to engage in real games in the real world, with 101 simple ideas to try.

It's the perfect gift for someone (most likely a much-loved teenager in your life!) who may be gaming just a little 'too much'. Rather than trying to spoil anyone's fun, this book aims to inspire you to spend a little less time gaming, and a little more time doing fun things with the people that matter to you instead! We know it's hard, but this book will help you give it a try one step at a time..

Step 1 - uninstall all games on your phone, unplug your computer, hide your controller and consoleStep 2 - leave your room and enter the real worldStep 3 - turn to the first page and prepare yourself for the craziest tasks and challenges you can imagineCollect rewards for completed tasks and progress a little more every day.

You can keep track of your achievements in the back of the book. Your country needs you! The better you do, the more you can help maintain the world order.