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Have you ever taken a step back and wondered why you play games? What do they offer you? What enjoyment do you get from them? This poll asks those questions and more, in an effort to find out why you came to RuneScape and other games in the first place.

Question 1 of 6

How long have you been playing RuneScape?

  • Under 3 months

    (3409 votes 2%)

  • 3-6 months

    (3591 votes 2%)

  • 9-12 months

    (4392 votes 3%)

  • 1-2 years

    (18022 votes 11%)

  • 2-3 years

    (32837 votes 20%)

  • 3-4 years

    (35335 votes 22%)

  • 4-5 years

    (30553 votes 19%)

  • More than 5 years

    (31657 votes 19%)

  • I don't know

    (4049 votes 2%)

Question 2 of 6

How much time do you spend in RuneScape per week, on average?

  • 0-3 hours

    (28237 votes 17%)

  • 3-6 hours

    (25249 votes 15%)

  • 6-9 hours

    (21747 votes 13%)

  • 9-12 hours

    (18171 votes 11%)

  • 12-15 hours

    (13955 votes 9%)

  • 15-18 hours

    (8871 votes 5%)

  • 18+ hours

    (33745 votes 21%)

  • I don't know

    (13870 votes 8%)

Question 3 of 6

How much do you spend on online or video games in an average month?

  • $0-5 / £0-3 / €0-3

    (65775 votes 40%)

  • $5-15 / £3-9 / €3-9

    (54858 votes 33%)

  • $15-25 / £9-15 / €9-15

    (17396 votes 11%)

  • $25-35 / £15-21 / €15-21

    (8599 votes 5%)

  • $35-45 / £21-27 / €21-27

    (4027 votes 2%)

  • $45-55 / £27-33 / €27-33

    (3736 votes 2%)

  • More than $55 / £33 / €33

    (9454 votes 6%)

Question 4 of 6

Where do you play games? (Please choose all that apply)

  • Home

    (155645 votes 95%)

  • Work

    (6128 votes 4%)

  • School

    (22439 votes 14%)

  • College

    (5689 votes 3%)

  • University

    (3871 votes 2%)

  • Family member's home

    (31068 votes 19%)

  • Friend's home

    (43847 votes 27%)

  • Internet cafe

    (8248 votes 5%)

  • Library

    (14720 votes 9%)

  • Other

    (15654 votes 10%)

  • I don't know

    (1307 votes 1%)

Question 5 of 6

Why do you play RuneScape or other online games? (Please choose all that apply)

  • Brain activity/mental challenge

    (47885 votes 29%)

  • Distraction

    (54718 votes 33%)

  • Escaping to somewhere different

    (69447 votes 42%)

  • Feeling of achievement at being good at a game

    (75821 votes 46%)

  • Frustrating/Annoying other players

    (8322 votes 5%)

  • Fun

    (135738 votes 83%)

  • Meeting new people

    (52043 votes 32%)

  • Reducing stress

    (59873 votes 37%)

  • Socialising with friends

    (70731 votes 43%)

  • Unwinding/helping with sleep

    (31397 votes 19%)

  • Other

    (37138 votes 23%)

  • I don't know

    (8689 votes 5%)

Question 6 of 6

If you have made online friends in RuneScape, how often do you talk to them?

  • Several times a day

    (66661 votes 41%)

  • Once a day

    (17694 votes 11%)

  • Every couple of days

    (34188 votes 21%)

  • Once a week

    (8340 votes 5%)

  • Once every two weeks

    (4604 votes 3%)

  • Once a month

    (4350 votes 3%)

  • Less frequently than once a month

    (15309 votes 9%)

  • I have not made friends in RuneScape

    (12699 votes 8%)