Gaming and the Link to Gambling Workshop
Gaming and the Link to Gambling Workshop
Understanding Healthy Gaming Habits
Gaming is one of the most popular forms of entertainment for young people, offering opportunities to socialise, compete, learn new skills and have fun. While gaming has many positive benefits, it’s important to recognise when gaming habits become unhealthy and understand how some games are designed to encourage players to keep playing or spending money.
Our Gaming and the Link to Gambling Workshop helps students develop a balanced approach to gaming by exploring healthy habits, recognising the signs of excessive gaming and understanding features such as loot boxes, in-game purchases and reward systems.
Through interactive discussion and real-world examples, students gain the knowledge and confidence to make informed choices about their gaming habits while recognising when they or someone else may need support.
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What Students Will Learn
The Benefits of Gaming
Students will explore the positive aspects of gaming, including teamwork, communication, creativity, problem-solving and developing new skills.
Healthy Gaming Habits
Students will reflect on their own gaming behaviours and learn practical strategies for balancing gaming with school, sleep, exercise, hobbies and relationships.
When Gaming Becomes a Problem
Students will learn to recognise the signs that gaming may be negatively affecting wellbeing, including changes in mood, sleep, concentration, friendships and daily routines.
Gaming and Gambling Features
Students will explore how features such as loot boxes, reward systems, microtransactions and in-game purchases are designed to encourage continued play and spending, and how these mechanics can sometimes resemble gambling behaviours.
Making Informed Decisions
Students will develop the confidence to make thoughtful choices about spending money in games, managing screen time and recognising persuasive techniques used within digital platforms.
Supporting Yourself and Others
Students will understand where to seek support if gaming begins to impact their wellbeing and learn how to support friends who may be struggling with unhealthy gaming habits.
By the End of the Workshop
Students will:
- Recognise both the benefits and potential risks associated with gaming.
- Develop healthier gaming habits and better balance between online and offline activities.
- Understand how reward systems, loot boxes and in-game purchases work.
- Recognise when gaming may be having a negative impact on wellbeing.
- Feel confident making informed decisions about gaming and spending money online.
- Know where to access help and support if needed.