In the meditation world, those are called "supports". They support your practice. I'd consider things like, going to a quiet place, having a meditation cushion or bench so you don't wreck your knees, bells, asceticism, even mantra, are all supports. These games, when done well, are supports.

Eventually, you kick away the support when the support no longer becomes supportive. By that I mean, you realize you are attached and relying on the support, which forms an attachment -- a story. "This too shall pass."

In the meantime, enjoy the support, just don't confuse it for the practice.