Responsible play

A spinning reel, a turned card and a drawer coming open all produce the same small jolt of anticipation, whether the stake is a berry or a banknote. That jolt is the fun of it, and it’s also why an evening can disappear. Free play has no money at risk, but your sleep, your attention and the people around you still count.

We think the best way to enjoy Reel Juniper is the way you’d enjoy a well-made drink: deliberately, in a measure you chose beforehand, and never because you feel you have to.

• Reality check shows a short reminder at the bottom of the screen after each 15, 30 or 60 minutes of play. It’s on every 30 minutes unless you change it.
• Take a break locks all our games for one hour, 24 hours or seven days. A break stays in place for its full length; none of these tools can end it early.
• Reset my balance puts your Juniper Berries back to 5,000, whatever they are now.
• Forget my settings removes your balance, age confirmation and reminder settings from this device. A break you have already started is kept until it ends.

Any of these, in yourself or someone close to you, is worth taking seriously:

• Playing for longer than you meant to, again and again.
• Feeling restless or irritable when you can’t play.
• Using games to escape worry, low mood or loneliness.
• Hiding how much time you spend, or feeling guilty about it.
• Losing sleep, or letting work and plans slip.
• Wondering whether to try gambling for money to “make it count”.

It also helps to avoid playing when you’re tired, upset or have had a drink. If gambling of any kind is affecting you, the people below can help, free and in confidence.

• BeGambleAwareNational Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133, free and open 24/7, plus live chat and self-assessment tools.
• GamCareAdvice, forums and free counselling for anyone affected by gambling, including family and friends.
• GamStopFree self-exclusion from online gambling sites and apps licensed in Great Britain.
• Gambling TherapyFree online support and an app, available in several languages.

If you are struggling to cope or feel unsafe, Samaritans answer on 116 123, any time. The NHS also runs specialist gambling clinics that you can refer yourself to.

Real-money gambling in Britain is regulated by the Gambling Commission, and Reel Juniper is not a gambling service: nothing of value can be staked or won here.

Reel Juniper is for adults only. We ask for confirmation of age before the first round, but a single question can’t stop a determined teenager on a shared device. If children use your phone, tablet or computer:

• Turn on the family or parental controls that come with your device and broadband: Screen Time on Apple devices, Family Link on Android, Microsoft Family Safety on Windows, and the free content filters every major UK broadband provider offers.
• Give children their own user profile, so your browser history and saved settings aren’t theirs to use.
• Use the “Forget my settings” button above if you’ve confirmed your age on a device a child also uses; the question will then be asked again.

If you think a child has been playing here, please let us know at hello@reeljuniper.com.