How often does the average person play video games?
Playing video games has become increasingly popular over the years. With the advancement of gaming technology and the availability of various gaming platforms, enthusiasts of all ages are entertained by the world of videos games. But, who plays video games and how often do the average people play?
Fortunately, various studies and researchers have shed light on how often people play video games. According to a globally representative survey conducted by SurveyMonkey in 2021, 65% of Americans play video games, which translates to at least 212.5 million players per week. This is based on a sample of adult gamers in the United States, aged 18-75 years.
Frequency of Online Gaming
The survey categorizes gamers into different ranges of gaming frequency:
• Casual gamers: 3 years or less
• Frequent gamers: 4 – 10 years
• Immersive gamers: 6 – 15 years**
• Hardcore gamers: 100% of their gaming energy
Average Hours Consumed
The study presents the average hours consumed annually by gamers in each subcategory:
• Casual gamers:
- 0,5 hours per week;
• Frequent gamers:
23,4 hours per week;
+ 1,240 hours per year;
" • Immersive gamers:
31, 5 hours per weak; - 7, 8 55 hours per year;
• Hardcore gamers:
64′ 5 hours per WEEK; - 9, 3 00 hours per year.
(Source: SurveyMonkey Annual Gaming Survey 202)
Average Age is 35
While thinking that video games are specifically for the young, Electronic Arts (EA) shows that the average gamer’s ages are 35 and in the United States. Although the age range varies at 18-65,
50% games are played by players’ 18-34,. 28 to 44 years and for 35-49* 22% respectively % of the 50 & above.**
(Games are played in Europe, the United States are played in the world.)
BMI and Social Life
AARPResearch reveals that the number for 50 and over growing by more than 000 in the past 17 years, a 24% increase. But more than 50 percent were played by players under & 18, 36% 25 the 35-44*** 25% for.
Conclusion
Playing as a popular form of entertainment**, the average person spends substantial time playing video games; 65% of USA adults play video games globally. The frequency and average hours consumed annually differ across demographic categories. While some younger players dominate the scene’, 50-year-old plus gamers are also active.
References
/ SurveyMonkey Annual, 2021
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1 ESA (Entertainment Software Agency)
1 Electronic (EA)
1: AARP Research
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