House rules for the lounge

Adults only

NZ Play Lounge is for people aged 18 and over. The age confirmation step is there to honour that.

Play for fun

Every game is free and social. There is no real-money play here. Treat the lounge as entertainment — not as a way to chase wins or recover losses elsewhere.

Be kind

We don't host live chat, but if we ever do, we'll expect the same energy you'd bring into a friend's living room. No harassment, no slurs, no targeting individuals.

Look after yourself and others

If you notice play is creeping into other parts of your life, take a break and visit the responsible play page. If a friend or whānau member is showing signs of harm, point them to local support listed there.

Honest reporting

If something on the site feels off — a game is slow, a label is misleading, a link is broken — tell us. We'd rather hear about it.