Looking for a pleasant way to spend leisure time on the Internet? Maybe you should try Winster.com

, a social gaming community that’s especially geared for middle-aged or older adults .

Unlike most online games, Winster.com’s games are designed for players to help each other to cooperate rather than compete with each other. Aside from fostering a friendly community of players, Winster.com also rewards players with small prizes, such as Wal-Mart and Amazon gift certificates. There are a slew of games featured in Winster.com, including slot games, Poker, and puzzles. By playing with each other, participants can create strategies to win the game—and along the way form social ties, strengthen their memory and mental muscles.

Winster.com recently conducted a survey

among its community of seniors and baby boomers, with the goal of detecting the lifestyle and gaming behavior of their over 3 million registered users. Unsurprisingly, the survey confirmed that majority of its users are older adults who are looking for a way to socialize and connect with other people their age, all in the name of good fun.

According to the 8,000 respondents, 70% of registered users are 45 years old and above. 57% are between 45 to 64 years old. About 80% are women, and 83% of players have found a friend on the site. 18% have made at least 50 friends on the site.

As for the frequency of usage, 77% play for around 1 hour a week, while 37% play for around 5 hours or more a week. The survey further shows that 87% of players play from their home.

Topping the list of reasons in the survey are the fun games, the opportunity to meet new friends, the social interaction, and mental stimulation.

Studies that show that seniors and retirees who engage themselves in the Internet live happier lives and reduce the risk of memory loss, there’s definitely every reason for older adults to try online social gaming sites like Winster.com.