RealPlaysOnline.com is a free-to-access, browser-based entertainment platform providing casual games that run directly in your web browser. We do not require or offer account registration or login, and we do not accept or process payments, subscriptions or purchases. The Platform is provided for recreational use only.
Although we are not a regulated service provider and we do not provide professional advice or personalised support, we take digital wellbeing seriously. We recognise the importance of encouraging healthy, informed and RESPONSIBLE GAMING, particularly where online games can be engaging and time-consuming. Our content is intended for adults only, and we aim to ensure that everything published on the Platform supports safe habits, realistic expectations and balanced decision-making.
This policy explains our commitment to RESPONSIBLE GAMING, the standards we follow, and the support available if you or someone you know is experiencing gaming-related harm, loss of control, or distress connected to time spent playing online games.
Our approach aligns with recognised best practice in consumer transparency, online safety and responsible digital engagement, including:
- clear age signalling and adult-only access expectations;
- avoidance of misleading claims or pressure-based messaging;
- clear separation between editorial content and advertising (where applicable);
- robust privacy, consent and tracking controls consistent with UK GDPR and PECR; and
- signposting to credible, independent support resources for behavioural and mental health concerns.
RESPONSIBLE GAMING is a shared responsibility. We aim to provide clear, factual and balanced information that helps users make informed choices, while actively discouraging patterns of use that may be harmful. Users are encouraged to stay mindful, set personal boundaries and seek help whenever needed.
All content and games on RealPlaysOnline.com are intended solely for adults aged 18 and over. We do not target, engage with or provide Services to individuals under 18. We take reasonable steps to ensure that our content, advertising (where used) and editorial materials are not directed at minors and are not designed to appeal to children.
If you are under 18, you must not use this website.
If you believe a minor is accessing the Platform, please notify us at support@realplaysonline.com.
Adults should take care to ensure minors cannot access adult-only game content online. Guidance and recommended tools are provided in Section 9 (PROTECTION OF MINORS).
We provide free-to-play, browser-based games for entertainment. We do not:
- require or provide accounts, logins, user profiles or social messaging features;
- accept payments, subscriptions, tips, donations or purchases;
- offer rewards, prizes or items of money’s worth;
- provide financial services or regulated services; or
- provide individualised monitoring, intervention or clinical support.
Our role is limited to:
- making casual games available for play in the browser;
- maintaining the Website and the technical functionality of the games;
- publishing general informational content relevant to safe and balanced play; and
- providing a contact channel for support enquiries, complaints and safety reports.
The Platform does not provide professional, medical or therapeutic services. Any information we publish about wellbeing is general, educational and non-personalised.
We follow content and presentation standards designed to support safe, realistic and balanced play.
To support RESPONSIBLE GAMING, our content avoids:
- portraying gaming as a solution to financial problems or personal difficulties;
- encouraging excessive time spent playing or “always on” engagement;
- pressuring, urgent or manipulative language designed to push prolonged use;
- presenting play as necessary for personal success, attractiveness or social approval;
- promoting unsafe behaviour, including play while overtired or distressed;
- misrepresenting gameplay features, difficulty or performance expectations; and
- depicting harmful or obsessive play as humorous, admirable or desirable.
We also aim to:
- present games in a straightforward way, with clear expectations about what the user experience involves;
- avoid messaging that could encourage compulsive behaviour; and
- include clear signposting to support resources where appropriate.
The Platform may display advertising or partner-supplied promotional placements from time to time. Where advertising is used, we aim to ensure that advertising is presented responsibly and transparently.
We commit to:
- avoiding advertising styles that are likely to appeal to children or appear child-directed;
- avoiding misleading, exaggerated or unrealistic claims;
- making it clear when content is advertising or sponsored where required;
- using non-personalised advertising by default, and relying on explicit consent where non-essential cookies are used for measurement or advertising technologies; and
- avoiding the use of sensitive categories for advertising purposes (including health status or vulnerabilities).
We do not knowingly run advertising that targets individuals under 18. We do not knowingly permit personalised advertising aimed at minors.
If you believe advertising on the Platform is inappropriate, misleading, unsafe, or unsuitable for an adult-only games platform, please notify us at support@realplaysonline.com.
As a free-to-play browser games platform, we aim to collect only the limited data needed to operate the Website efficiently, maintain security, and understand general performance and usage trends.
We do not:
- require users to create accounts or profiles;
- collect payment information or transactional history;
- knowingly collect special category personal data;
- sell personal information; or
- use sensitive personal data to target advertising.
We may use cookies and similar technologies for security, functionality, analytics and measurement, subject to UK GDPR and PECR requirements. Where non-essential cookies are used, consent is managed via our consent controls and consent management platform in line with our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy. You can change or withdraw non-essential cookie preferences at any time through the cookie controls made available on the Website.
We also apply content safety and operational safeguards intended to reduce misuse risks, including reasonable technical measures to maintain platform integrity and to prevent automated abuse where appropriate.
For full details about personal data processing, lawful bases, user rights, international transfers (where applicable), and consent controls, see our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy.
Gaming should remain a light and enjoyable form of entertainment. Problems can develop gradually, so recognising early warning signs can help you stay in control.
Common signs that gaming may be becoming unhealthy include:
- spending more time playing than planned, repeatedly, despite intending to stop;
- neglecting sleep, meals, exercise or personal care due to play;
- using gaming as a primary way to cope with stress, anxiety, loneliness or low mood;
- feeling guilt, frustration, irritability or anxiety after playing;
- hiding gaming time from friends, family or partners;
- struggling to take breaks, stop, or reduce time spent playing;
- becoming preoccupied with gaming, thinking about it constantly when not playing;
- noticing an impact on work, studies, relationships or responsibilities; and
- feeling restless, low or agitated when unable to play.
These signs do not automatically indicate a serious issue, but they may suggest that play habits are becoming harder to manage.
If any of these behaviours feel familiar, consider reducing your exposure, setting personal limits, taking a break, or exploring support services listed below.
If you are unsure whether your gaming habits are healthy, self-assessment and reflection tools may help you take stock. The following are widely used starting points:
• NHS guidance on gaming and behavioural addiction support:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/
• NHS mental health support and self-help resources:
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
• Mind (UK) information and support:
https://www.mind.org.uk/
• Mental Health Foundation resources:
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
• Practical steps for digital wellbeing and screen time boundaries (general guidance):
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/
Self-assessment tools are not a diagnosis. If you are worried, or if gaming is affecting your wellbeing, relationships, work or daily functioning, consider speaking to a healthcare professional and/or using the support services below.
If gaming is becoming difficult to manage, help is available. The organisations listed below provide free, confidential and non-judgemental support. Many offer immediate support, practical tools, counselling, and structured options.
UNITED KINGDOM SUPPORT SERVICES
• NHS (England) non-emergency medical advice:
111 (phone or online)
https://111.nhs.uk/
• NHS mental health support information:
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
• Mind:
https://www.mind.org.uk/
Mental health advice and signposting to support services.
• Samaritans (UK):
116 123
https://www.samaritans.org/
Free, confidential emotional support, available 24/7.
• Shout Crisis Text Line:
Text SHOUT to 85258
https://www.giveusashout.org/
Free, confidential crisis support, available 24/7.
While we cannot provide personalised support or advice, we encourage you to seek professional help if gaming is harming your wellbeing.
Keeping minors safe from adult-only online content is a shared responsibility between digital platforms, parents, guardians and household decision-makers. Although we design the Platform for adults only, additional protections at home are essential to prevent under-18 access.
To help minimise exposure, we recommend:
- enabling parental control software to filter or block adult-only content;
- activating device-level tools such as Apple Screen Time or Microsoft Family Safety;
- applying network-level filters on your home router to block categories of content;
- monitoring browser history and device usage on shared devices;
- using restricted profiles or child accounts on smart devices and browsers; and
- setting clear household rules around supervised device use.
Helpful tools:
• Microsoft Family:
https://account.microsoft.com/family
Native controls for Windows, Xbox and Microsoft services.
• Apple Screen Time:
Built into iOS and macOS
Information: https://support.apple.com/
• Internet Matters (parental controls and guidance):
https://www.internetmatters.org/
• NSPCC (online safety guidance):
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
No filtering tool is perfect, so ongoing conversations about online safety remain important.
If you believe a minor is accessing the Platform, notify us at support@realplaysonline.com. Where appropriate, you should also take steps at home to restrict access on shared devices and networks.
Gaming should add enjoyment to your life, not stress or pressure. Keeping a few simple habits in mind can help you stay in control and maintain a balanced relationship with online games.
To support healthy, sustainable play, we recommend:
- setting a clear time limit for play sessions and sticking to it;
- taking regular breaks to avoid losing track of time;
- balancing gaming with work, family, social time and other hobbies;
- avoiding gaming when feeling significantly stressed, upset, tired or unwell;
- paying attention to how gaming makes you feel and adjusting your habits if needed;
- turning off unnecessary notifications where possible, to reduce impulsive play;
- avoiding “one more game” loops late at night, and protecting your sleep; and
- treating gaming as entertainment, not a coping mechanism or a substitute for support.
A balanced approach helps ensure your experience stays fun, safe and low-risk.
If you would like to provide feedback on this RESPONSIBLE GAMING POLICY or report content that you believe may encourage unsafe behaviour, you can contact us at support@realplaysonline.com.
This RESPONSIBLE GAMING POLICY is reviewed at least once a year, and sooner where operational updates occur, to ensure continued alignment with our adult-only access expectations, transparency standards and consumer protection principles.
We actively support digital wellbeing by directing users to trusted professional support services and by maintaining clear messaging about adult-only access and healthy play boundaries.
If you or someone you know is being harmed by gaming, please seek help immediately from one of the services listed in Section 8. Support is available at any time. Your wellbeing matters.
Play Responsibly
Enjoy the games, take breaks when needed, and keep things balanced for your wellbeing.
