Responsible Gambling Council
An independent non-profit that works to reduce gambling-related harm across Canada through research, standards, and public education.
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Responsible play.
Crown of Aurelius is a free social game, but any habit can become heavy if it sits too long in one place. This page is here for anyone who wants to keep their play calm and Canadian support resources easy to find.
Healthy habits
- Pick a quiet time before you open the game and a soft time to close it.
- Mute the music if it pulls you in more than you expected.
- Step away from the screen, even for a short walk, between sessions.
- Treat the virtual coin balance as decoration, not as a score worth chasing.
- Talk about your play with someone you trust — keeping it casual keeps it kind.
Quiet warning signs
Social games are different from real-money gambling, but the same kinds of habits can build up over time. The signs below are general — none of them on their own mean anything is wrong. Together, they’re worth listening to.
- You play longer than you intended to play, often.
- You feel restless or low when you cannot open the game.
- You think about play while doing other things, like work or sleep.
- You hide how often you play from people you care about.
- You use play to push away difficult feelings instead of resting them.
Canadian support resourcesNational Ontario Ontario National / Ontario-based International National
People you can reach today.
These are independent Canadian and international organisations that offer information, self-help tools and free support. They are listed here so the names and links are easy to find. Please verify the most current contact details on each organisation’s own site.
ConnexOntario
Free, confidential, 24/7 health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol, drugs, mental illness, or gambling in Ontario.
Visit www.connexontario.caPlaySmart
Plain-language information about how games of chance work, with healthy habits, self-assessment tools, and links to local help.
Visit www.playsmart.caCAMH — Problem Gambling
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health offers public information, treatment options, and family resources for problem gambling.
Visit www.camh.caGambling Therapy
Free, multilingual practical advice and emotional support for anyone affected by problem gambling, including friends and family.
Visit www.gamblingtherapy.orgWellness Together Canada
Free mental health and substance use support funded by the Government of Canada, with services available in English and French.
Visit www.wellnesstogether.caCanada Free Games is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated in partnership with any of the organisations listed here. Their inclusion is informational only.
A note from us
If something feels off, please take the break.
Canada Free Games will always be here when you’re ready to come back. There is no streak to keep, no daily bonus to lose, and nothing on this site that rewards you for playing longer than you wanted to. If you’d like to talk to someone at Canada Free Games, email support@canadafreegames.com.