Your Wellbeing Matters

Responsible Gaming

Great North Adventure is entertainment for adults. Here you'll find honest guidance, practical tools, and professional resources to help ensure gaming stays healthy and enjoyable.

Platform reminder: Great North Adventure uses only virtual coins with no real-world monetary value. No real money is wagered or won on this platform. However, we recognize that repetitive gaming behavior — even with virtual currency — can sometimes develop into unhealthy patterns, and we take that seriously.

Signs of Healthy Play

Healthy gaming looks like this:

  • You play for fun and relaxation, and can stop when you choose
  • Gaming fits comfortably around your other responsibilities
  • You don't feel distressed or anxious about your coin balance
  • Gaming time doesn't interfere with sleep, work, or relationships
  • You can take breaks without feeling restless or irritable

Warning Signs to Watch For

It may be time to step back if you notice:

⏰ Time Slipping Away

Playing for much longer than intended, losing track of time, or prioritizing gaming over daily responsibilities.

😓 Chasing the Reset

Feeling compelled to immediately reset your coins and continue playing after your balance runs out, rather than taking a break.

😤 Emotional Reactions

Feeling frustrated, angry, or anxious in response to game outcomes even though no real money is involved.

🔄 Difficulty Stopping

Intending to play "just one more round" repeatedly, or finding it difficult to close the browser and stop playing.

These patterns in a virtual gaming context can sometimes reflect broader tendencies worth addressing. If these signs feel familiar, the resources below are there to help.

Practical Tips for Healthy Play

  1. Set a time limit before you start and honor it when the time is up.
  2. Play for fun, not to escape stress. If you're using gaming to avoid difficult emotions, consider speaking to a counselor instead.
  3. Take regular breaks — at least 10 minutes for every hour of play.
  4. Keep perspective. Adventure Coins are virtual tokens. A "bad session" has zero financial impact on your life.
  5. Maintain balance. Gaming is one of many leisure activities, not a primary one.

Professional Support Organizations

If you or someone you know is struggling with gaming behavior or gambling habits, these organizations offer free, confidential support:

Gamblers Anonymous

A fellowship of men and women who share their experience to help others recover from compulsive gambling problems.

gamblersanonymous.org

GambleAware

Provides information, advice, and support to help people make informed choices about gambling. Charity-funded and independent.

gambleaware.org

National Council on Problem Gambling

Advocates for programs and services to assist problem gamblers and their families. US-based helpline available 24/7.

ncpgambling.org

These are external organizations operating independently of Great North Adventure. We link to them without referrer data to protect your privacy. Links open in a new tab.

For Parents and Caregivers

Great North Adventure is strictly for adults 18 and over. If you share a device with children, please ensure age-appropriate parental controls are enabled. We recommend parental control software such as those available through your operating system or ISP. Clearing your browser's localStorage will reset the age verification on this site.