Gaming Addiction Assessment Test

Understand whether gaming is a habit or an addiction in about 5 minutes. Get clear, fast insights into virtual attachment and actionable next steps for healthier balance.

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84/120

Gaming Addiction (GA)

Measures the overall severity of problematic involvement in online gaming and attachment to the virtual environment.

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Moderate

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24 – 55: Low | 56 – 87: Moderate | 88 – 120: High

A score of 84 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting noticeable signs of problematic gaming involvement that may be affecting daily life and relationships.

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19/30

Physical Symptoms (PS)

Assesses the intensity of physical signs associated with problematic gaming involvement, such as sleep disruption and fatigue.

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Moderate

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6 – 13: Low | 14 – 22: Moderate | 23 – 30: High

A score of 19 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting noticeable but not extreme physical strain (e.g., sleep disturbance or fatigue) linked to gaming patterns.

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9/15

Behavioral (B)

Measures the degree of behavioral engagement in gaming and readiness to interact with the game world.

Low engagement

Moderate engagement

High engagement

3 – 6: Low engagement | 7 – 11: Moderate engagement | 12 – 15: High engagement

A score of 9 indicates moderate behavioral engagement, suggesting regular involvement in gaming with a noticeable readiness to interact with the game world.

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6/15

Cognitive (C)

Assesses interest in gameplay and the tendency to seek out information about the game.

Low

Moderate

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3 – 7: Low | 8 – 11: Moderate | 12 – 15: High

A score of 6 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively limited interest in gameplay and infrequent information-seeking about the game.

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13/15

Emotional (E)

Measures the emotional tone of gaming and the degree of pleasure derived from playing.

Low pleasure

Moderate pleasure

High pleasure

3 – 7: Low pleasure | 8 – 11: Moderate pleasure | 12 – 15: High pleasure

A score of 13 indicates a predominantly positive emotional tone during gaming and strong enjoyment from playing.

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15/45

Attitudes Toward Gaming (ATG)

Assesses the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral importance of gaming in the respondent’s life.

Low importance

Moderate importance

High importance

9 – 20: Low importance | 21 – 33: Moderate importance | 34 – 45: High importance

A score of 15 falls in the Low importance range, suggesting gaming is generally not a central focus of the respondent’s emotions, thoughts, or daily behavior.

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10/15

Power (P)

Measures the tendency to seek dominance and control in interpersonal interactions, which in gaming can appear as striving for leadership and influence over others.

Low

Moderate

High

3 – 7: Low | 8 – 11: Moderate | 12 – 15: High

A score of 10 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced but noticeable preference for taking charge or leading, including in online gaming contexts.

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13/15

Susceptibility to Others' Opinions (StOO)

Assesses how strongly the respondent’s behavior and self-evaluation depend on the opinions and expectations of other people or the gaming group.

Low referentiality

Moderate referentiality

High referentiality

3 – 7: Low referentiality | 8 – 11: Moderate referentiality | 12 – 15: High referentiality

A score of 13 indicates high referentiality, suggesting that others’ opinions—potentially including the gaming community—may strongly influence the respondent’s gaming-related choices.

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7/15

Attraction (A)

Measures how attractive and personally significant other people are to the respondent, reflecting patterns of social connection relevant to gaming involvement.

Low

Moderate

High

3 – 7: Low | 8 – 11: Moderate | 12 – 15: High

A score of 7 falls in the Low range, suggesting other people are perceived as less attractive or significant as social partners, which may be associated with weaker pull toward real-world connections in the gaming context.

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18/45

Interpersonal Relationships (IR)

Assesses how much a person’s significant interactions and emotional support shift from real-life relationships into the gaming environment.

Low shift to gaming

Moderate shift to gaming

High shift to gaming

9 – 21: Low shift to gaming | 22 – 33: Moderate shift to gaming | 34 – 45: High shift to gaming

A score of 18 falls in the Low shift to gaming range, suggesting relatively preserved real-life communication with limited reliance on gaming relationships for significant support.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Concerned heavy gamers

41%OF USERS

People who spend many hours gaming and want a quick check on whether play is starting to replace real-life relationships and responsibilities.

Parents and partners

34%OF USERS

Family members or partners worried that a loved one is withdrawing into games and using virtual connections instead of real support.

Psychologists and counselors

25%OF USERS

Mental health professionals using a fast screening tool to understand gaming involvement and plan focused work on relationships and balance.

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Game Addiction (GA)

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72.7

Normal range

56.6 — 88.8

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120

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Physical Manifestations (PM)

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Behavioral (B)

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9.7

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Cognitive (C)

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8.2

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Emotional (E)

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Attitude toward the game (Attg)

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19.1

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Power (P)

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7.9

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Referentiality (R)

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10.8

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Attraction (A)

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7.9

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6.3 — 9.6

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Interpersonal Relationships (IR)

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29.5

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25 — 34

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for patterns consistent with problematic online gaming and possible addiction. It also assesses whether gaming functions as a substitute for real-life contact and emotional support.

Who is the questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for adolescents and adults who report difficulty controlling time spent in online games. It may be used in psychological or psychotherapeutic assessment and monitoring.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 5 minutes. The questionnaire includes 24 items.

How should items be answered?

Select the response that best matches typical behavior and experiences over recent weeks. Answer all items and avoid overthinking individual questions.

How are results interpreted and used?

Scores indicate the degree of immersion and loss of control, including reliance on a virtual “significant other.” Results support clinical formulation and intervention planning and do not provide a standalone diagnosis.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Method for Diagnosing Game Addiction, DGA Test

Gaming Addiction Assessment Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure is designed to screen for problematic patterns of video game use and related impairment. The Gaming Addiction Assessment provides a brief self-report format to support clinical interviewing and case formulation.

The instrument includes 24 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. It may be used with adolescents or adults in outpatient or community settings to quantify symptom severity and identify areas for follow-up.

Items ask respondents to rate behaviors and experiences commonly associated with excessive gaming (e.g., preoccupation, reduced control, and interference with daily functioning). The Gaming Addiction Assessment is attributed to Mark D. Griffiths and is intended to inform, not replace, comprehensive diagnostic evaluation.

Author: Mark D. Griffiths

Literature: King, D. L., Delfabbro, P. H., & Griffiths, M. D. The assessment of Internet gaming disorder: A systematic review. Clinical Psychology Review. 2013.

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