There’s no doubt that weed and gaming are a popular combo. It is so widely loved that entire gaming leagues are dedicated to getting high and high scores like the Stoned Gamer League and Snoop Dogg's Gangsta Gaming League.

And as fun as that sounds, video games are all about playing smart—and one of the best moves you can make is to find just the right cannabis strain to complement your gaming style. Everyone does react to weed differently depending on its natural cannabinoids and terpenes, but there seems to be a trend in gamers amongst which statins they prefer most.

So whether you’re a fan of World of Warcraft, Mario Kart, Tetris, or anything in between, check out our list of the best weed strains for gaming.

Pineapple Express

A crowd-favorite for many occasions, this versatile strain is especially effective when gaming. Made by crossing Trainwreck and Hawaiian, Pineapple Express is known for giving consumers a sharpened focus on colors and sounds, just like a good sativa should. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy the bright taste of citrus, infused with juicy pineapple and earthy pine, all courtesy of its major terpenes pinene, limonene, and caryophyllene.

Durban Mango

Durban Mango is another fruit-forward strain that is a popular choice for serious gamers. As the offspring of Mango and Durban (if you can’t tell by its name), this highly stimulating sativa strain allows you to have a positive outlook no matter what the game throws your way. After a few puffs, get ready for a gradual, upbeat head high coupled with a body high that won’t weigh you down. Fans of this strain say they can game for hours after consuming Durban Mango.

Critical Mass

With a 1:1 ratio of CBD to THC, Critical Mass is a well-balanced indica-leaning strain that many describe with a sweet, citrusy taste. Its equally delicious effects give consumers a mellow body high with mild cerebral effects. And because it’s rich in CBD, you won’t get too high so you can focus on the game in front of you. It’s the kind of weed you can enjoy throughout the day without knocking out on the couch.

Super Silver Haze

Created through the crossing of Northern Lights, Haze, and Skunk, this strain is perfect for sativa lovers. It delivers a creative and cerebral high with long-lasting energy that will keep you up and defeating bosses until the cows come home. In other words, get ready to experience an uplifting and invigorating strain you’ll turn to again and again while you game.

Hawaiian Diesel

When you’re gaming with friends, Hawaiian Diesel is a social and euphoric strain with an energetic finish. Born from iconic parents by the likes of Aloha State and Sour Diesel, this true sativa strain allows you to stay focused and upbeat no matter what kind of game you’re playing. To top it off, the sweet taste of tropical fruit and the aroma of pinesol give this strain a unique but alluring flavor profile.

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If you need to stock up on weed before you turn on your Playstation or Nintendo Switch, we’ve got everything you need for an impeccable gaming experience. Whether we have one of the above strains or something new, our budtenders will know how to point you in the right direction.

In this recipe, you will notice that we don’t give you an exact amount of flower to use. The reason being, that is entirely up to your personal tolerance and desired potency level. As long as you use tested flower from JARS that is labeled with the THC content, you will be able to figure out how to dose your butter accordingly. It might take a little experimentation to find what is right for you, but this recipe is designed to be customizable for all tolerance levels.

Now let’s get into the fun part.

Cannabutter Recipe

Ingredients and Equipment:

• 2-5 grams cannabis flower (amount is completely up to your desired strength)

• Unsalted butter (again the amount you choose is completely up to you and your desired strength)

• Mason jar

• Cookie sheet with a lip

• Aluminum foil

• Grinder

• Pot

• Water

• Strainer (cheesecloth if you have it)

• Rubber Spatula (or spoon)

• Airtight container

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 235℉.

2. Line your cookie sheet with aluminum foil.

3. Grind up your flower, but not too fine. We’re not rolling a joint for Snoop, we’re just making some cannabutter. Feel free to break it down with your fingers or an old grinder.

4. Place your ground-up flower onto the aluminum foil-lined cookie sheet in a single layer. Cover the cookie sheet with more aluminum foil. This will help prevent the flower from burning.

5. Place the cookie sheet in the oven for 45 minutes. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP. This is called decarboxylation, or decarb for short, and this is what activates the THC so that it can actually get you high.

6. While your flower is decarbing in the oven, place your pot on the stovetop and fill it about halfway with water. Go ahead and start warming the water up over medium heat. The goal is to get the water close to boiling, but not quite. If you want to get technical, the water should stay at about 185℉.

7. After 45 minutes have passed, take your decarbed flower out of the oven. Peel the aluminum off of the cookie sheet and carefully dump the flower into the mason jar with your butter. Tightly seal the jar with the lid.

8. Place your tightly sealed jar, with the butter and flower inside, into the pot of almost boiling water. You should see bubbles on the side of the pot or a slight rolling on the surface. When you reach that sweet spot between boiling and not, lower the heat and keep it at that temperature, for the remainder of the infusion process. This may take a little babysitting as the day goes on. Fill the pot with more water and change the temperature as needed. You do not want the water to get too hot, as that will degrade the THC.

9. Watch your jar and your pot of water for 3-5 hours. Now is a good time to roll a very large joint for yourself. After 3-5 hours, take your jar out of the pot. Place a strainer over an airtight container and strain the plant matter out of your cannabutter using your rubber spatula to squeeze out any remaining butter. To finish, place the airtight container in the fridge and allow the butter to harden. Once it’s cool, it’s ready for you to use in nearly any kind of at-home edible.

And that’s it.

Becoming a cannabutter expert may take some time, but man oh man is it worth it. Just follow this recipe and you will be well on your way to running your very own culinary cannabis empire. Stop by your local JARS retailer today to pick up some cannabutter-ready flower.