Responsible Digital Participation in New Zealand

Practical guidance for keeping free-to-play digital entertainment use balanced

Reference Information

Principles for Healthy Use

A simple approach to balanced digital entertainment

Self-Assessment

From time to time, review your digital entertainment habits and check whether they still fit your wellbeing goals.

Check: Notice changes in how often you participate

Time Awareness

Pay attention to how long you stay engaged so entertainment remains in balance with daily tasks and other responsibilities.

Suggestion: Choose a sensible time window for each session

Emotional Balance

Entertainment should feel positive overall and not lead to ongoing stress, worry, or tension.

Guidance: Pause and take a break if you feel frustrated

Information Access

Use available information to understand healthy digital entertainment habits and spot potential concerns early.

Resource: Support links are listed further down

Social Integration

Try to keep digital participation aligned with offline connections, family time, and community involvement.

Balance: Keep space for offline activities and relationships

Support Seeking

If your entertainment patterns start to feel difficult to manage, consider getting advice from support services or professionals.

Action: Reach out for help when you think it’s needed

Financial Awareness

This platform does not require payments. In general, it can still be helpful to stay aware of how you approach entertainment spending elsewhere.

Note: No transactions are needed to access our platform

Support and Information

Organizations that share guidance on balanced digital entertainment

GamCare

Offers practical advice, support, and treatment options for people who want to keep digital engagement balanced.

Open Resource

Gambling Therapy

Provides support and counselling information for individuals and families affected by entertainment-related habits.

Open Resource

Responsible Gambling

An education-focused service that helps people set boundaries and make informed choices around entertainment participation.

Open Resource

GambleAware

Provides information and support aimed at maintaining healthier habits and a more balanced approach to entertainment.

Open Resource

How the Platform Supports Balance

Best Online Games NZ promotes responsible use within New Zealand’s regulatory framework. We include platform elements intended to encourage steady and considered participation.

Age Confirmation

Age confirmation steps help ensure access is consistent with New Zealand’s digital entertainment requirements.

18+ Requirement

Information Access

Platform pages include clear information about healthy entertainment habits and links to support resources.

support@bestonlinegamesnz.com

Reminder: Entertainment Should Fit Your Life

Digital entertainment is best when it supports overall wellbeing and doesn’t create ongoing difficulties or imbalance.

Keep It Balanced