Playing Well
Responsible Play
Guidance for Healthy Play
Guidance for healthy, unhurried participation — even in the complete absence of financial stakes.
Set a time limit
Decide how long you will visit the field before you arrive. Stop when your time is up.
Take regular walks
Leave the field every 20 minutes. Brief physical pauses support healthy digital habits.
Visit only when calm
Do not use the field to escape difficult emotions. It is for calm, relaxed entertainment only.
Notice the signals
If your visit starts to feel anxious, urgent, or compulsive, step away from the field immediately.
No pressure to return
The field is open whenever you choose. You never have to come back.
Support is available
ConnexOntario offers free, confidential 24/7 support for gambling, mental health, and addiction in Ontario. Call 1-866-531-2600.
ConnexOntario (Canada — Ontario): 1-866-531-2600 — 24/7 · Free · Confidential
ConnexOntario1-866-531-2600
Responsible Gambling Councilresponsiblegambling.org
WHO Health Topicswho.int/health-topics/addictions
Field Check Questions
1.Did I set a time limit before entering?
2.Am I stopping when my time is reached?
3.Is my visit driven by fun rather than habit?
4.Have I taken a break in the last 20 minutes?
5.Could I easily not return today if I chose?