The spirit of the place
Social Pokies Play is a relaxed corner of the internet. These guidelines keep it that way — they apply to how the games are used and to any community features we add over time.
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Adults only — always
This site and everything around it is for people aged 18 and over. Don't share the site with, or play alongside, anyone under 18.
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Keep it kind
Friendly rivalry is great; put-downs aren't. Treat other players the way you'd treat a mate across the table — with a fair go and a bit of humour.
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No real-money talk
Don't use our games or community spaces to promote gambling, betting services, or anything that turns virtual play into real stakes. That includes selling or trading anything related to the games — virtual coins have no value and can't change hands.
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Play balanced, encourage balance
Celebrate smart stops as much as big virtual wins. If someone mentions struggling with gambling, point them kindly to our responsible play page rather than offering advice yourself.
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Be honest about the games
Our outcomes are for entertainment and don't reflect real odds. Don't present scores, streaks or strategies as if they could translate to real-money gambling — they can't, and suggesting otherwise misleads people.
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Respect privacy
Don't share other people's personal information, and be thoughtful about your own. Screenshots of scores are fine; personal details are not.
See something that doesn't fit these guidelines, or have a suggestion to improve them? Let us know. And for support around gambling harm, our responsible play page lists free New Zealand services.