Am I Addicted to Video Games Quiz

In 10 minutes, see whether gaming still feels like a choice or is getting hard to control. This free 15 question check flags impacts on daily life and coping, and can help you decide next steps.
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July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
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How the Scales are Structured

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7/15
Control and Preoccupation (CaP)
Measures how hard it feels to control gaming urges and how much gaming occupies your thoughts.
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Action signal
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A score of 7 falls in the Action signal range, suggesting notable difficulty controlling or disengaging from gaming or frequent preoccupation with it.
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5/15
Coping and Continued Use (CaCU)
Measures how much gaming is used to cope and continues despite negative consequences or loss of control.
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A score of 5 falls in the Action signal range, suggesting notable reliance or continued gaming despite drawbacks and worth closer reflection.
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8/15
Daily Life Impact (DLI)
Measures how much gaming is disrupting daily functioning such as sleep, responsibilities, relationships, and basic physical needs.
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A score of 8 falls in the Action signal range, suggesting gaming-related disruption is showing up in daily life and may warrant practical changes and support.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Worried frequent gamers
44%OF USERS
People who game most days and are starting to wonder if they’ve lost control or can’t stop when they plan to.
Feeling life impacts
33%OF USERS
People noticing gaming is interfering with sleep, school or work, health, or relationships and want a quick reality check.
Concerned friends or family
23%OF USERS
People taking it to better understand a loved one’s gaming habits and whether it might be a coping pattern or problem.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Control and Preoccupation (CaP)
Average
6.2
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3.68.8
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Coping and Continued Use (CaCU)
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11.2
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9.413.1
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Daily Life Impact (DLI)
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5.1
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this quiz measure?
It screens for patterns linked to problematic gaming, including loss of control, preoccupation, impact on daily functioning, and continued play used to cope.
Can this quiz diagnose video game addiction?
No. Results are reflective summaries and are not a clinical diagnosis or a validated cutoff.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Estimated completion time is about 10 minutes. The quiz includes 15 questions.
How should responses be selected?
Answer based on typical behavior over recent weeks or months. Use the option that best matches usual frequency or intensity rather than rare exceptions.
What should be done if the results suggest significant problems?
Consider discussing gaming-related concerns with a mental health professional or another trusted source of support. Seek help promptly if gaming is affecting health, safety, relationships, work, or education.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Am I Addicted to Video Games Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

Is gaming still a choice, or is it becoming difficult to control? This free, no-sign-up self-check looks at control and preoccupation, effects on daily life, and continued gaming as a way of coping. It cannot diagnose video game addiction, and its score bands are unvalidated reflective summaries rather than clinical cutoffs. If gaming is harming your health, safety, relationships, work, or education, consider talking with a mental health professional or another trusted source of support.

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