Internet Gaming Disorder Test (IGDS9)
9-item gaming habits screener, takes 3 minutes
Does gaming interfere with your daily life? The IGDS9 screens for signs of internet gaming disorder based on DSM-5 criteria. 9 items, about 3 minutes.
Is gaming taking over your life?
The Internet Gaming Disorder Scale (IGDS9) is a short screening tool based on the DSM-5 criteria for internet gaming disorder. It asks about your gaming habits over the past 12 months — things like whether you can cut back, whether you feel off when you can't play, or whether gaming has caused problems with people you care about.
The 9-item version here comes from Lemmens, Valkenburg & Gentile (2015), tested on a large sample of Dutch adolescents and adults. It covers all nine DSM-5 criteria and runs α = .95.
What the scores mean
- 9-18: Low concern — gaming seems well under control
- 19-27: Moderate concern — some signs gaming might be taking up more space than you'd like
- 28-36: High concern — gaming appears to be causing real friction in your life
- 37-45: Very high concern — gaming is significantly affecting daily life and relationships
Result Interpretation
After completing the 9 questions, you'll receive an immediate, detailed report with:
- Your score — calculated automatically based on your responses
- Score interpretation — what your score means in practical terms
- Context — how your results compare to general population norms where available
All results are displayed on screen. No account or login needed.