Are You Addicted to Gaming?

Gaming disorder is now a genuine mental health disorder characterised by impaired control over gaming, prioritising gaming over other tasks, and continuation of gaming despite negative consequences.

Video games are designed to be addictive and they can easily control your life when you least expect it. By taking this quiz, you will get an estimate of the severity of any possible gaming addiction.

Created by: Quicksilver VIII

How much time do you spend each week gaming?
- None
- Less than 7 hours
- 7-14 hours
- 15-21 hours
- 21-35 hours
- 35-50 hours
- 50-70 hours
- More than 70 hours
How often do you experience any physical pain that was caused by sitting for hours, doing nothing but gaming?
- Frequently
- Occasionally
- Rarely
- Never
Has your video game usage frequently caused any of the following: decreasing marks in school, damage to any relationships, depression, lying to others about how much you play, irritability and restlessness when unable to play, constant thoughts of video games, fatigue, or failing to fulfill basic duties or needs?
- 7 or 8 of them
- 6 of them
- 5 of them
- 4 of them
- 3 of them
- 2 of them
- 1 of them
- None of them
Has your gaming severely affected anything else that is not mentioned in the previous question?
- Yes
- No
In the past year, have you stayed up late, skipped school, or skipped meals just to play video games?
- Yes, frequently
- Yes, sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
Have you ever tried to reduce your time spent gaming, and failed?
- Yes
- No
- Never tried
How much did you spend in the past year on games and in-app purchases? All options are in US dollars and do not count money spent on gaming consoles.
- Less than $10
- $10-19.99
- $20-39.99
- $40-$59.99
- $60-99.99
- $100-199.99
- More than $200
Which statement is more accurate for you?
- Over the past year, I have been just as interested or more interested in non-gaming activities.
- Over the past year, I have been less interested in non-gaming activities than before.
- Over the past year, I have been much less interested in non-gaming activities than before.
- Over the past year, I've had almost no interest in non-gaming activities.
- Over the past year, nothing satisfies me as much as gaming.
- Nothing interests or satisfies me anymore, but it's not completely due to gaming.
Which statement is more accurate for you?
- I am satisfied with my social life.
- I am slightly dissatisfied with my social life.
- I have the same amount of online friends as real friends.
- I rarely see my real friends.
- I never see my real friends.
- I don't have friends but it's not caused by gaming.
Which statement is more accurate for you?
- I can stop myself playing almost instantly whenever it's necessary.
- I can stop myself playing when necessary, but I would prefer to finish any online game first because they can't be paused.
- I occasionally have trouble stopping myself from playing when it's needed.
- I frequently find myself unable to stop playing.
- I can never stop playing, even if something important happens, such as someone knocking on my door.
- I don't play games.
Has your time spent gaming increased over the years?
- Yes, and it's still increasing rapidly.
- Yes, and it's increasing slowly.
- Yes, but it stays constant now.
- Yes, I gradually spent more and more time gaming until I quit.
- No, my gaming time has always stayed consistently low.
- No, I've never played video games.
In the past year, has anyone expressed concern about your gaming, including behind your back?
- Yes
- No
Do you continue gaming, even when you suffer negative consequences resulting in gaming?
- Yes
- No
Are you aware of the risks associated with gaming?
- Yes
- No
Do you understand how gaming is addictive, especially when used excessively?
- Yes
- No
What is your gender?
- Male
- Female
Why do you play video games?
- I don't play video games.
- I want to relax, have fun, or play with friends.
- I have nothing better to do.
- I want to escape the living hell that I'm going through.
Do you have low self-esteem?
- Yes
- No
Do you play any Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs)?
- Yes
- No
- I don't know
Do most of your games try to motivate you by rewarding you for playing or winning?
- Yes
- No

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