Responsible Gaming

Self-Assessment

Gaming can be an enjoyable pastime for many people, providing entertainment. However, for some individuals, gaming can become more than just a harmless activity. It can develop into a serious problem that affects various aspects of their lives. Recognizing the signs is the first step towards addressing this issue. This self-assessment tool is designed to help you reflect on your gaming behaviour and determine whether it may be causing problems in your life. It is essential to approach this assessment with honesty and openness to gain a clear understanding of your gaming habits.

Ask yourself the following questions:

1. Does your gaming interfere with responsibilities in your life like tasks, work, chores or projects?

2. Has your studies or employment suffered because of the amount of time you spend gaming?

3. Are there problems in your life for which gaming provides a welcome sense of escape?

4. Have you failed to submit work or projects on time because of the amount of time you spend gaming?

5. Have you ever borrowed funds for gaming?

6. Do you become agitated or ill-tempered when trying to cut down your gaming?

7. Have you ever found yourself in financial difficulty as a result of your gaming?

8. Do you find yourself spending more time on gaming than you're comfortable with?

9. Do you find yourself lying about your gaming activity?

10. Has your gaming activities ever caused serious or repeated problems in your relationships with any of your family members or friends?

In the event you feel that your gaming activities has been affecting your personal wellbeing, and / or your activities has reached the point where you have lost control, find our self-exclusion options here .

Alternatively, if you feel the need to take a break, find our timeout options here .

If your gaming may have had, or is at risk of having, a negative impact on your mental health, finances or relationships with friends or family, we encourage you to get in touch with the following help and support organizations:

*REMINDER: The self-assessment will help you figure out if there is, or you are developing a problem. If you answered yes to one or more of the above questions, you should seek help.