Responsible Play

At LuckInTheAir, we believe gaming should be fun, safe, and balanced. Whether you are a casual player enjoying a quick puzzle during your commute in Toronto or a dedicated gamer exploring our full catalogue from your home in Edmonton, we want you to have a positive experience. This page provides guidelines and resources to help you and your family play responsibly.

What Is Responsible Play?

Responsible play means enjoying games in a way that enhances your life without negatively impacting your health, relationships, work, or studies. Online browser games are designed to be entertaining and accessible, but like any form of digital entertainment, they are most enjoyable when approached with awareness and moderation. LuckInTheAir is committed to promoting healthy gaming habits among all our users, especially younger players and families across Canada.

Tips for Balanced Gaming

Here are practical strategies to maintain a healthy balance between gaming and other activities:

• Set time limits: Decide in advance how long you will play and stick to it. Use a timer or your device’s screen time features to remind you when your session is over.
• Take regular breaks: Follow the 20-20-20 rule — every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Stand up, stretch, and rest your eyes between gaming sessions.
• Prioritise responsibilities: Complete homework, work tasks, and household chores before gaming. Treat gaming as a reward, not a default activity.
• Stay physically active: Balance screen time with outdoor activities, sports, and exercise. Canada offers wonderful opportunities for hiking, skating, swimming, and team sports — enjoy them alongside your gaming hobby.
• Maintain social connections: While online multiplayer games can be social, make sure to spend quality time with family and friends in person as well.
• Be mindful of sleep: Avoid gaming late at night, as screen light can interfere with sleep quality. Aim for 7–9 hours of sleep per night for optimal health.

Recognising Warning Signs

While most players enjoy games without issues, it is important to recognise when gaming habits may be becoming unhealthy. Warning signs include:

• Spending significantly more time gaming than intended on a regular basis
• Neglecting school, work, personal hygiene, or social obligations because of gaming
• Feeling irritable, anxious, or restless when unable to play
• Using gaming primarily to escape problems or negative feelings
• Lying to family or friends about how much time you spend gaming
• Experiencing physical symptoms such as headaches, eye strain, or wrist pain from extended play

If you or someone you know exhibits these signs, it may be helpful to speak with a healthcare professional or counsellor. In Canada, resources such as Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868) and ConnexOntario (1-866-531-2600) offer free, confidential support.

Online Safety

Many games on LuckInTheAir feature multiplayer modes where you interact with other players. To stay safe online:

• Never share personal information such as your full name, home address, school, phone number, or financial details with other players
• Be respectful in chat and report bullying, harassment, or inappropriate behaviour
• Use a nickname rather than your real name as your gaming username
• Be cautious about clicking links shared by other players
• Talk to a trusted adult if something online makes you uncomfortable

Tools for Parents and Guardians

Parents play a crucial role in guiding their children’s gaming habits. We recommend:

• Playing games together to understand content and mechanics firsthand
• Setting clear rules about when and how long children can play
• Using device-level parental controls to manage screen time and content access
• Keeping gaming devices in shared family areas rather than private bedrooms
• Reviewing our Information for Parents page for additional guidance

Our Commitment

LuckInTheAir is dedicated to creating a safe gaming environment. We review games for appropriate content, provide clear category labels, offer parental information resources, and design our platform to encourage discovery of diverse game types — from puzzles and word games to sports and strategy — so players can enjoy variety rather than repetitive play patterns.

We do not use dark patterns or manipulative design techniques intended to maximise play time at the expense of player wellbeing. Our platform is free to use, and we never pressure players to spend money to continue playing.

Need Help?

If you have concerns about your gaming habits or need support, please reach out. You can contact us at support@luckintheair.com or visit our Contact page. For immediate support in Canada, consider these resources:

• Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or kidshelpphone.ca
• ConnexOntario: 1-866-531-2600 or connexontario.ca
• Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 or crisisservicescanada.ca

Remember, gaming should always be fun. If it stops being fun, it is okay to take a break.