Video games are an indispensable part of the lives of almost all children and adolescents, and according to the latest data, there are around 3.09 billion active video game players in the world. That figure has grown significantly by more than a billion in just seven years, a 32% increase. The number of players is predicted to reach 3.32 billion by 2024. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic was officially declared on March 11, 2020. Stay-at-home measures have caused an increase in indoor activities, especially video game playing, which is usually a solitary home pastime. The results of the conducted research showed the prevalence of children in playing video games during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents expressed positive opinions and aspects about the impact of video games on their children's mental health, especially during the pandemic, when they noticed more time spent playing video games. Learning a foreign language and increasing logical reasoning were highlighted as the main benefits. As the main negative effects, they expressed the creation of addiction and the neglect of children's obligations. With proper supervision and balance, playing video games during a pandemic can provide children with some form of entertainment and maintain social connections during times of physical distancing. However, it is crucial to strike a balance between playing video games and other important aspects of a child's life to preserve and promote their mental health.