Responsible play

This bench is a pastime for adults. I want the hour to stay light. If it does not, you should leave.

18 or older

You must be 18 or older to stay. The gate asks you before the rooms open. If that is not true, use Leave and go. I do not want a young person at this bench.

Take a pause

Set a pause before you open a room. A glass of water, a walk to the door, or simply closing the tab is enough. Do not chase a lost hour. The rooms will still be here tomorrow, and the points are only a local tally.

If it stops feeling light

If you meant to stop and you did not, stop anyway. Close the tab. Step away from the bench. A pastime should let you leave. Virtual points have no purchasable value, so there is nothing to recover and nothing to win back.

Where to get help

I am a locksmith, not a counsellor. If you want support, use these services. They sit outside my shop, and they are there for adults who need a firmer stop.

• GambleAware publishes advice and support for adults.
• GamCare offers someone to talk to.
• GAMSTOP is a UK scheme that lets you block yourself from paid play sites.
• You can call 0808 8020 133.

Take pauses. I would rather you close the tab early than sit here when it no longer feels easy.