Mindful play
Responsible play & NZ support
Relax Games Island is a free social gaming hub. There’s no real-money play on this site — no deposits, no withdrawals, no prizes. The games are here purely for entertainment. Even so, gaming is best enjoyed with a clear head and a few simple habits.
Small habits, big difference
- Decide how long you want to play before you start.
- Take a break every 20–30 minutes — stand up, drink some water.
- Avoid playing when you’re tired, stressed or after drinking.
- Remember: there’s nothing to chase here — every game is free.
- If a session stops being fun, close the tab. It’ll still be here tomorrow.
Free support in Aotearoa
Relax Games Island doesn’t involve real-money gambling. If gambling elsewhere is causing harm to you or someone close to you, free and confidential help is available across New Zealand.
Gambling Helpline New Zealand
Free, confidential 24/7 support — phone, text and webchat — for anyone affected by gambling harm in Aotearoa.
Safer Gambling Aotearoa
A national service offering free counselling and support for people experiencing gambling harm, and for their whānau and friends.
PGF Services
The Problem Gambling Foundation provides free, confidential counselling and support across New Zealand.
Visit websitePhone: 0800 664 262Ministry of Health — Gambling harm
Government information about gambling harm services funded across New Zealand.
Te Tari Taiwhenua | Department of Internal Affairs — Gambling
Official information about how gambling is regulated in Aotearoa.
Names, services and phone numbers above belong to independent New Zealand organisations and are provided for information only. Please confirm details on each organisation’s website.
If you’re in crisis
If you or someone you know is in immediate distress, please call or text 1737 — Need to Talk? — a free 24/7 mental health support line in New Zealand. In an emergency, dial 111.