Responsible play

We like these games. We also know what a 4am arena check in Gladiatus does to the next day. This page is the honest version of that.

Where we stand

We don't cover gambling games and never will. But the games we do cover are built to be logged into every day, and daily rewards, timers and events are designed to make skipping a day feel like losing something. We mark games down under Fairness when that gets pushy. It's still worth watching in yourself.

Things that helped us

• Decide how long you're playing before you open the tab. Set a timer. Stop when it goes off, even mid-event.
• Let streaks break. The daily reward you missed was worth nothing real.
• If you spend, decide a monthly amount up front and take saved cards off the publisher's site.
• Play with people you know. Alliances with friends are easier to step away from than alliances that depend on you.
• Notice why you're opening the game. Boredom is fine. Avoiding something else is worth a second look.

When to talk to someone

• You're regularly playing much longer than you meant to.
• Sleep, meals, work or study are slipping.
• You feel on edge or low when you can't play.
• You've spent money you needed for something else.
• You're hiding how much you play.

Free, confidential help

• Game Quitters Community and practical programmes for cutting back on gaming, plus guidance for family and partners. gamequitters.com
• Gambling Therapy Multilingual online support for gaming and gambling harm, worldwide, run by the Gordon Moody charity. gamblingtherapy.org
• Find a Helpline A directory of free emotional-support lines by country, for when you need to talk to someone now. findahelpline.com

Under 18?

Most of the games here ask for 16 or 18 in their terms, and all of them have optional purchases. Check before you register, and talk to a parent or guardian about what you're playing.