Responsible Play

1. Our position

Brightforgely is a workshop for curious people: we teach the history, rules and real maths of classic games, and then you can try them with virtual credits. You buy nothing, win nothing and cash out nothing.

That does not make play automatically risk-free. Spinning reels, flashing wins and the "near miss" switch on the same reward system in the brain as real gambling does. Some people relax with them; others notice they are spending more time than they meant to. That is why we take responsible play seriously, even on a site where no money changes hands. If playing stops being fun, that is reason enough to stop.

2. Principles

3. Warning signs

Go through this list honestly. It applies to our virtual games just as it does to any other pastime:

• You play for longer than you planned and often realise it has got late.
• You think about playing while you are doing something else.
• After losing credits you feel an urge to "win them back" straight away.
• You play to escape stress, sadness or loneliness.
• You put off work, study, sleep or meals because of playing.
• You hide from people close to you how much time you spend playing.
• You get irritable when you cannot play.
• You have tried to cut down several times, but it did not last.
• You are thinking of moving to real-money play to "feel more".
• Playing no longer brings you joy, but you cannot stop.

4. Practical tips

Set a time limit

Before you start, decide how long you will play, say 20 minutes. Set an alarm on your phone. When it rings, finish the spin and stop, even if things are going well.

Take breaks

Every 30 minutes, stand up, drink some water and look out of the window. A short pause breaks the "tunnel vision" that fast-paced games create.

Never chase losses

The feeling of "one more spin and I'll get it back" is the most common way problems begin. Here the credits cost nothing, but the feeling is exactly the same. Learn to recognise it here, where it is safe, and do not trust it.

The gambler's fallacy on our roulette wheel

Our European wheel (Iron Rim European) has 37 pockets: 18 red, 18 black and one green zero. Imagine red comes up five times in a row. Most people feel that black is now "due". It is not. The ball has no memory, and the chance of red on the next spin is exactly what it was before.

Five reds in a row is unlikely in advance, but once they have happened they are history and have no effect on the next spin. The most famous example comes from Monte Carlo in 1913, when black came up 26 times in a row and players lost fortunes betting on "red at last". Over the long run the 2.70% house edge decides anyway: on average you lose 2.70 credits for every 100 you stake, however you bet.

5. How the site helps

• No purchases and no real money. Credits cannot be bought, sold or exchanged for money or prizes.
• An 18+ strip on your first visit and a clear notice in the footer of every page.
• A limited top-up: the free 500-credit top-up is one-off, so we do not encourage an endless "one more go".
• Educational odds on every game: house edge, probabilities and an explanation of how payouts really work.
• No lures: we send no marketing emails, push notifications or "bonuses" to pull you back.

6. Self-exclusion

If you want a break from playing, we are glad to help:

1. Email [email protected] with the subject "Self-exclusion". Give the email address you registered with and the period you want.
2. Choose your exclusion period:
   6 months1 yearPermanent
   For that time we block your email address, so no new account can be created with it.
3. Clear the data in your browser so your credits and sign-in disappear. One click on the button below does it (twice to confirm).
4. Within 7 days we confirm by email that the exclusion is active. A permanent exclusion cannot be lifted; a time-limited one ends automatically.

If you also play elsewhere, consider your country's national exclusion schemes. Examples include the Czech Ministry of Finance register of excluded persons, OASIS in Germany and GAMSTOP in the United Kingdom.

7. Protecting minors

Brightforgely is strictly for people aged 18 and over. If children share your devices, please switch on parental controls and restrict access to gaming-themed sites:

Lock your devices with a passcode, do not share your signed-in profile with children, and talk to them about why reel and roulette games are not for them. If you find that a child has registered with us, email [email protected] and we will delete the account.

8. Helplines

Talking to someone helps. These organisations offer confidential support to players and the people close to them. You can call even if you are not sure whether "it is a problem yet", or if you are worried about someone else. Advisers do not judge, and calls are confidential and often anonymous: