From grandparents to Gen Z, every generation may have its own habits, priorities and way of seeing the world, but there’s one thing that seems to cut across all of them: the need to play.

Whether it’s grandparents spending time with their grandchildren, parents revisiting games from their childhood, or younger generations stepping away from their screens, play continues to create moments of connection across age groups.

So why does play have such a powerful ability to bring generations together? And in an increasingly digital world, could making time to play actually be more important than ever?

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Jasmin O’Hara, Head of Operations at Timezone Singapore, about why play remains a universal language.