You didn’t think we were that strict, did you? Screen time can be a good thing when it’s done right.

Arcade pit stops might seem counterintuitive to the whole screen-free mantra, but games— particularly racing ones—have been proven to build focus, develop better memory and reflexes. At the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, F1 Arcade’s simulators are a blast to race with the whole family. It’s a very social experience that encourages a lot of movement and interaction—which is precisely what you want instead of “tech neck” ($26 per person, f1arcade.com).

Game Nest in Chinatown is another great, affordable gaming alternative featuring many rare Japanese rhythm games. It’ll keep the teens on their toes (unlimited play at $12/hour, gamenestlv.com).

More traditional couch co-op games like the holy grail of puzzle platformers Portal 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo Switch, PC) and the more modern Split Fiction (PS5, Xbox Series X and Series S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2) deliver endless hours of mental stimulation and fun.

Of course, if you want to also get outdoors and enjoy some positive screen time, catch a film at the West Wind Drive-In ($2-$7.50 per person, westwinddi.com) or pull up poolside to Fontainebleau’s Oasis Cinema Club on Sundays this summer ($5 for locals, fontainebleaulasvegas.com).

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