If you ask yourself whether you have control of your computer game behaviour, or if you are at risk of developing a problematic behaviour, complete the following test:

Please answer the following questions with "yes" or "no" and count the questions answered with "yes".

1. Do you always have to play computer games or online games in order to achieve the desired thrill or be sufficiently satisfied?

2. Are you always mentally busy with computer games or online games (thinking about the game even when not playing, e.g., planning the next game)?

3. Do you feel restless or irritable when you try to restrict your computer or online games?

4. Have you lied to friends or family members about the extent of your computer or online game behaviour, or have you tried to hide it from them?

5. Have you ever been unsuccessful controling your computer or online games, restrict them or give them up completely?

6. Do you use computer or online games as a way to escape from problems or negative feelings such as helplessness, guilt, fear or depression?

7. Have you slight someone, lost friendships or partnerships due to your computer or online game?

8. Have you endangered your workplace, school, training or career opportunities due to your computer or online playing?

9. Do you feel like you could have a problem with computer or online games?

10. Have you been criticized by family members or friends for your computer or online game behaviour or are they worried that you are playing too much?