: Children take on specific roles (e.g., doctor, parent, astronaut) and adhere to the internal "rules" of that role for extended periods. This requires high levels of self-regulation and social coordination.

: Mature play is linked to improvements in memory, literacy concepts, and mathematical thinking. Play in Adulthood Lean into Playfulness. It's the Mature Thing to Do

: Rather than random actions, mature play involve logical sequences and "high-quality" game scenes that are planned and carried out over a significant duration. The Benefits of Mature Play