BestGamesPlayCanada does not involve real money. Our platform uses virtual coins with no monetary value. However, we recognise that the themes and mechanics of our social games can resemble real gambling, and we take our responsibility to promote healthy play habits seriously.
Play for Fun, Not to Cope
Social gaming at its best is a relaxing, enjoyable pastime. When gaming becomes a way to escape stress, anxiety, or difficult emotions, it can develop into an unhealthy habit. We encourage all players to reflect honestly on their motivations for playing and to seek support if needed.
Signs of Problematic Play
Even with free social games, problematic patterns can emerge. Please consider whether any of the following apply to you:
- You spend more time gaming than you intend to
- You feel irritable or anxious when you cannot play
- Gaming interferes with work, relationships, or daily responsibilities
- You use gaming to avoid dealing with real-life problems
- You feel a compulsion to keep playing even when it's no longer fun
If you recognise these signs, we encourage you to take a break and speak with someone you trust.
Healthy Play Habits
Here are some practical strategies for keeping social gaming enjoyable and balanced:
- Set a time limit before you start playing and stick to it
- Take regular breaks — at least five minutes every hour
- Avoid playing when tired, stressed, or emotional
- Balance gaming with physical activity, socialising, and other hobbies
- Keep perspective — virtual coin outcomes have no real significance
Social Gaming vs. Gambling
It is important to understand the fundamental difference between social gaming and gambling:
- BestGamesPlayCanada games use virtual coins only — no real money is ever involved
- You cannot win real money, goods, or prizes of any kind on our Platform
- Playing our games is not gambling and carries no financial risk
However, if social gaming themes remind you of real gambling, or if you find yourself thinking about real-money gambling while playing, please consider using the resources below.
Important: If you have concerns about problem gambling — whether related to real-money gambling or the psychological patterns that can appear in social gaming — please reach out for professional support. Help is available, confidential, and free.
Support Organisations
The following organisations provide free, confidential support for anyone affected by problem gambling:
A fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other in order to solve their common problem with gambling.
gamblersanonymous.org →A leading charity committed to minimising gambling-related harm. Provides information, advice, and free, confidential support.
gambleaware.org →The leading national voice for problem gambling treatment, education, and research. 24/7 helpline available: 1-800-522-4700.
ncpgambling.org →Our Commitment
BestGamesPlayCanada is committed to promoting responsible social gaming at every level of our Platform. We will continue to develop and improve our responsible gaming tools and resources in response to player feedback and best-practice guidance from industry organisations.
If you have suggestions for how we can better support responsible play, we welcome your feedback.