Discover your gaming mindset and how RNG affects you
From Rational Gamer to Emotional Experiencer
Which psychological traps affect you most
Customized advice for your mindset type
Strengths, challenges, and growth areas
Tips for healthier gaming relationships
15 questions, 3 minutes, research-based
📋 How it works: Answer 15 questions about your gaming habits and reactions to RNG. Each question uses a 4-point scale. Be honest for accurate results!
Ever wondered why you seem to get the worst RNG while others get all the luck? You're not alone. Over 80% of gamers believe they're unluckier than average – a mathematical impossibility that reveals how our brains systematically misunderstand randomness.
This isn't just about bad luck. It's about cognitive biases that make us perceive patterns where none exist, remember failures more than successes, and develop unhealthy relationships with RNG-based games.
Take our scientifically-designed psychology test to discover your gaming mindset type and learn personalized strategies for a healthier, more enjoyable gaming experience.
Based on cognitive psychology research and gaming behavior studies
Only 15 questions, takes 3 minutes to complete
Specifically designed for gamers and RNG-related experiences
Our RNG Psychology Test is based on established cognitive psychology research and identifies five key psychological patterns that affect how gamers perceive and react to random outcomes in games.
Answer questions about your gaming habits and reactions to RNG
Our algorithm analyzes your responses across 5 psychological dimensions
Get your primary gaming psychology profile and intensity score
Receive customized advice for your specific mindset type
Yes, our test is based on established cognitive psychology research, including studies on cognitive bias in gaming, gambling psychology, and behavioral patterns in random reward systems.
This is often due to negativity bias – humans naturally remember bad experiences more vividly than good ones. Additionally, our brains struggle to understand true randomness, leading us to see patterns where none exist.
Absolutely. Research shows that awareness of cognitive biases can significantly reduce their impact. Players who understand their psychological patterns make more rational decisions and experience less frustration.
Yes, all test responses are processed locally in your browser. We don't store or transmit your personal answers. Your privacy is completely protected.
The test takes approximately 3-5 minutes to complete. There are 15 questions, each with a simple 4-point scale response.
This feeling is incredibly common and stems from confirmation bias combined with personalization. Your brain naturally:
• Remembers negative events more vividly than positive ones (negativity bias)
• Seeks patterns in random data to make sense of chaos
• Takes randomness personally as if the game "knows" it's you playing
Reality check: RNG systems are completely impersonal mathematical algorithms that don't know or care about individual players. The game isn't targeting you - your brain is just wired to perceive patterns and persecution where none exist.
Yes, Internet Gaming Disorder is recognized for further study in the DSM-5 and as "Gaming Disorder" in the WHO's ICD-11. Recent research shows:
Key Statistics:
• Prevalence ranges from 0.7% to 27.5% depending on measurement methods
• 18.79% of study participants showed signs of problematic gaming
• Strong correlation with depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms
Warning signs include: Gaming interfering with relationships, work, or school; inability to stop despite negative consequences; and lying about time or money spent gaming.
Good news: Treatment exists! Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has shown effectiveness for gaming addiction.
Emotional dysregulation in gaming refers to difficulty controlling emotions related to gaming experiences, particularly RNG outcomes. Research identifies this as a key factor in problematic gaming:
Signs of gaming emotional dysregulation:
• Extreme mood swings based on game outcomes
• Using gaming to escape negative emotions (negative escapism)
• Inability to stop playing when frustrated or angry
• Gaming sessions lasting hours due to emotional investment
• Emotional suppression - bottling up feelings about gaming losses
Healthy emotional regulation includes: Setting time limits regardless of outcomes, taking breaks during emotional highs/lows, and recognizing when gaming becomes an unhealthy emotional crutch.
Absolutely! Your gaming psychology type is not fixed - it reflects your current relationship with RNG and can evolve with awareness and effort:
Factors that can change your type:
• Increased understanding of probability and cognitive biases
• Life stress levels (stress often increases emotional reactivity)
• Gaming experience and maturity
• Mental health treatment or therapy
• Conscious practice of healthier gaming habits
Most common progressions:
• Obsessive → Rational (with education about probability)
• Emotional → Pessimistic → Rational (with emotional regulation skills)
• Superstitious → Rational (with critical thinking development)
Pro tip: Retake this test every few months to track your progress toward healthier gaming psychology!
This is negativity bias - one of the most fundamental human psychological patterns. Research shows:
How negativity bias works in gaming:
• Bad events feel roughly 2-5x more intense than equally good events
• Your brain evolved to prioritize threats (bad luck) over opportunities
• Negative memories form stronger neural pathways than positive ones
• You'll remember a "terrible RNG session" for weeks but forget good luck in days
Combat negativity bias by:
• Actively journaling good RNG moments (counter the memory bias)
• Celebrating small wins as enthusiastically as you mourn losses
• Setting "gratitude breaks" during gaming to acknowledge positive outcomes
Remember: This bias served our ancestors well for survival, but it can make modern gaming unnecessarily stressful!
Yes, gaming superstitions are extremely common and stem from the illusion of control - the cognitive bias that makes us believe we can influence random outcomes:
Common gaming superstitions:
• Specific key-pressing patterns or mouse movements
• "Lucky" times of day, servers, or locations
• Ritual preparation before attempting rare drops
• Believing certain characters or accounts are "luckier"
• Switching games/servers after bad luck
Why they develop: When you occasionally get good RNG after a ritual, your brain creates a false causal connection. This is called "intermittent reinforcement" and it's incredibly powerful.
Are they harmful? Usually not! Harmless superstitions can be fun and create meaning. Only worry if they're time-consuming, expensive, or causing anxiety when you can't perform them.
Research identifies several key warning signs that distinguish healthy gaming from problematic gaming behavior:
🚨 Immediate red flags:
• Gaming interferes with work, school, or relationships
• You lie about time or money spent gaming
• Physical symptoms: headaches, eye strain, fatigue from excessive play
• You can't stop playing despite wanting to
• Mood becomes entirely dependent on gaming outcomes
⚠️ Early warning signs:
• Gaming sessions regularly exceed intended time
• Using gaming primarily to escape negative emotions
• Feeling anxious or irritable when not gaming
• Neglecting self-care (meals, sleep, hygiene) for gaming
• Financial stress from gaming-related purchases
When to seek help: If you recognize 3+ red flags or 5+ early warning signs, consider talking to a mental health professional familiar with gaming culture.
This is a crucial distinction that many gamers struggle with. Here's how to tell the difference:
Normal "unlucky" gaming:
• You understand that bad streaks are statistically normal
• Bad RNG is frustrating but doesn't dominate your thoughts
• You can take breaks without anxiety about missing opportunities
• You don't chase losses with increased time/money investment
• Gaming remains fun overall despite occasional frustration
Potential gambling-adjacent problems:
• Believing you're "due" for good luck and increasing investment
• Unable to quit during bad streaks ("just one more try")
• Spending money you can't afford chasing digital rewards
• Feeling desperate or panicked about your "bad luck"
• Gaming primarily motivated by potential rewards rather than enjoyment
Key insight: Healthy gaming focuses on the process and enjoyment, while problematic gaming becomes fixated on outcomes and rewards.
💡 Good News: These patterns are completely normal and treatable. Understanding your psychology is the first step toward healthier gaming habits.