Play Responsibly

Even without cash on the line, screens can eat sleep and attention. Use the same care you would bring to a long video call: set a timer, sit in daylight when possible, and hydrate before you blame yourself for “lack of willpower.”

Signals to stop the demo

Close the tab if your heart rate spikes, if you chase imaginary losses, or if you feel tempted to open a real-money app afterwards. Those are signs the demo is doing more arousal than relief.

Household agreements

Couples and housemates can agree on device-free hours or shared routers with gentle filters. The goal is friction that respects autonomy—not surveillance that breeds secrecy.

Return to the free Oktoberfest demo on the home page only when you genuinely want observation, not escape.