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What is the Longest Time Spent on a Single Game?
Gaming for hours on end can take a toll on your physique, social life, and even your mental well-being. But have you ever wondered how long can gaming enthusiasts go without breaking?
The Guinness World Records
According to Guinness World Records, the longest recorded gaming marathon is 138 hours and 34 minutes, achieved by Carrie Swidecki (USA). She played Just Dance 2015 (Ubisoft, 2014) at Otto’s Video Games and More in Bakersfield, California, between July 11-17, 2015 (see Table 1-1).
| Record Setting Moments | ||
|---|---|---|
| Carrie Swidecki | US | 138 hr. 34 min. |
Other Record Sets
While Carrie holds the record for the longest duration, others have attempted this feat as well. Table 2-2 summarises some notable gaming sessions:
| Gameplayed | Player/Nation | Playing Time ||
|–|———|—————‘||
| Call Of Duty: Warzone | Kory Breaden(USA) | 144 hr. 29.31 min. |(unofficial record)/
| Final Fantasy series | Unlicensed group | 1243 hr. 38min. |(played 10 games back to back)
Comparison of Playtime vs Calories Burned
Consuming Energy
In other words, how long they can go without resting before their bodies start begging. According to a study: "Playing video games consistently for 4 hours on end can burn an entire day’s worth of carbohydrates" (Source: Game Informer). We take a closer look at playing time vs. calories burn in Table 3 (see below).
| **Notable Playtime Hours | Calories Burned per Duration** | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playhours | Calorie Burn | Effect on Body | ————— | ———– | ———– | . |
| 1 hr./day | 190-220 calories | Maintenance | 1 day/game daily | 100s of hours | Limited impact | . |
| 4 hr./session, 3 times/day. | 760-832 calories | Increased hunger/cache | 1 hour longer games | 30hr./week | Significantly increased | . |
Another study by the National Runners’ Association estimated each hour of gaming equivalent consumes approximately 120 calories without considering physical activity level(Refer to: https://www.vintageisthenewold.com/faq/what-is-the-longest-time-spent-on-a-single-game: [1]).
When considering these numbers, ask yourself: How much caloric intake do we generate while gaming? As people, we need balance & moderation.