Keep the lighter moment light.

Set your own frame

• Decide how long your break will be before you begin.
• Take regular pauses away from the screen.
• Do not postpone work, rest or important responsibilities to continue playing.
• Stop if the experience is no longer enjoyable.
• Keep a healthy balance with sleep, movement, work and time with other people.

Entertainment, not income

Do not treat any Mirthsy game as a way to earn money. Real-money stakes are not offered, and there are no cash payouts or material prizes. Virtual credits, scores and symbols have no real monetary value and cannot be exchanged.

Choose the exit freely

You never need to finish a round or continue a session. Close the game whenever it suits you, especially when the planned break is over.

Where to find real support

Mirthsy involves no money, but if any kind of play — here or elsewhere — starts to feel heavier than a pastime should, these Canadian organisations offer free, confidential help:

• Responsible Gambling Council — Canadian non-profit dedicated to problem-gambling prevention, research and safer-play programs.
• ConnexOntario — free, confidential health-services information for people experiencing problems with gambling, drugs, alcohol or mental health. Call 1-866-531-2600 at any hour, any day.
• Gambling Therapy — global online support service offering advice and emotional support in multiple languages.

Reaching out early is a strength, not an admission. A short conversation is often enough to put things back in proportion.