Do you game while you work, whether at the office or WFH?

Since the pandemic, many people have turned to video games as a form of social interaction. 80% of people have gamed while doing WFH during the pandemic - 10% during calls/meetings.


Reading this article has got me thinking:

Whenever you have downtime, are done with a load of work, or are just plain bored - do you game "on the clock?"


If yes, what games? If no, would you if you could?


Share your thoughts!


P.S. Mobile games on your phone count, too!

https://www.techrepublic.com/article/80-of-people-have-played-games-while-working/ 80% of people have played games while working Managers averaged more time per week gaming than others, with nearly one in 10 playing a game during an in-person meeting, a study by Word.tips found.

Do you game while at work?

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CoorsKing
WR Officer
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Retired King of the Coors Knights
Not during work, but as soon as I clock out abso-fricking-lutely. One of my favorite ways to unwind that doesn't involve drinking.
Worf
Politicker
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SDR
Interesting! Would you do it during the workday if you could? Or is it more about discipline?
CoorsKing
WR Officer
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Retired King of the Coors Knights
I would rather source some more pipeline or clean up ops with spare time
SADNES5
Politicker
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down voters are marketing spies
Settlers.io <--- sorry wrong Addy.
Colonist.io is correctย 
theCommishioner
Opinionated
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Account Executive
was extremely disappointed that this isn't actually a website...
SADNES5
Politicker
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down voters are marketing spies
Sorry man! Colonist.io
I play the very fast base games. In/out in 20 mins while dialling. 10/10 would recommend.ย 
theCommishioner
Opinionated
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Account Executive
thank you! this is awesome. I have the catan app but kinda clunky. excited to give this a try
Worf
Politicker
2
SDR
Interesting, not my cup of tea - I'm waiting for Age of Empires 4, but this does look interesting.
SADNES5
Politicker
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down voters are marketing spies
There are no "good" Catan apps. Try playing on a tablet/PC it's better than the phone... But still better than ANYTHING
SammySandbags
Politicker
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Account Executive
Its an addiction.
Worf
Politicker
1
SDR
Interesting, kind of like Clash of Clans meets Civilization?
SADNES5
Politicker
3
down voters are marketing spies
Catan. ๐Ÿ˜‚
Chep
WR Officer
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Bitcoin Adoption Specialist
My man
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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No gaming here ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ
Worf
Politicker
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SDR
That's a shame to hear!
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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Man if I had an old school pinball machine I'd be so damn happy ๐ŸฆŠ
Worf
Politicker
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SDR
I wish I had a personal arcade where I can play classics like Marvel vs Capcom, Tekken, and House of the Dead 2.ย 

Ah, to be young again.ย 
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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Centipede and millipede!
Worf
Politicker
1
SDR
Star Wars and Tetris!
Incognito
WR Officer
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Master of Disaster
I may or may not play hearthstone during all meetingsย 
Worf
Politicker
1
SDR
Hearthstone looks fun and not as real-time focus-intensive as others. I can see it.
Incognito
WR Officer
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Master of Disaster
It can be - itโ€™s a bit like MTG lite (aka chess + poker).ย 
ZebraStripe
Opinionated
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Sr Sales Director
Absolutely love video games, but rarely during usual work hours.. It's just too much of a distraction for me, I can't play 1 game... it's more and more and then when I'm 'done' I'm still thinking about it.ย ย 

As soon as I decide to shut down for the day, I'm in there like swimwear.

Rainbow 6 Siege is my current obsession (even though it's 6 years old)
Worf
Politicker
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SDR
I personally do not game - despite having a beast gaming laptop during WFH.


Don't feel bad about how old your game is: I've been playing League for longer.ย 

>inb4 "I was in Alpha."
E_Money
Big Shot
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Cold calling and crushing a game is the way to go.
DonDraper
Politicker
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National Sales Manager
We have a breakout room at the office - A few games of FIFA get played at lunch - great binding tool with different departments.
Worf
Politicker
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SDR
I can imagine, gaming with coworkers can be fun!
JuicyKlay
Celebrated Contributor
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AM
During lunch breaks and all hands where video is not required, of course!
Worf
Politicker
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SDR
Nice, interesting to see people keeping it to specifically their breaks.
marebears007
Valued Contributor
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Sr. Account Executive
Yeah, I don't really game during work. I also remember someone getting fired for gaming while they are at the office. Interesting to hear there is such a high number of people who do!
Worf
Politicker
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SDR
Wow, that's a big yikes. Guess he thought he could get away with it. It's easier to do with WFH so I don't know how people can get "caught" now.
marebears007
Valued Contributor
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Sr. Account Executive
Yeah, it was kind of hard to miss him playing some kind of RGP which took up his whole screen. Agree, WFH it is much easier!
Worf
Politicker
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SDR
You mean RPG? Lol! But yeah, I'd never do it in the office.
marebears007
Valued Contributor
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Sr. Account Executive
Bahaha, yes that is what I meant!
Archivist
Contributor
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Sales Manager
I'll scroll TikTok between meetings if everything else is done but no games since they require more focus
Worf
Politicker
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SDR
If you found a less-intensive game to play like slow turn-based games or games you can pause, would you?
Archivist
Contributor
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Sales Manager
Nah ADHD is a burden. So I stick to less engaging things to avoid that major distraction
Worf
Politicker
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SDR
Fair enough, it's the opposite for me. I don't do social media so gaming can be a good respite.
Willygggg
Good Citizen
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Founder
Last video game played = grand theft auto, vice city. Circa 2003
Worf
Politicker
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SDR
Oh wow that's a long time ago, may I ask why you stopped?
goose
Politicker
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Sales Executive
No. ย 
HR890
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Mid-Market Account Executive
Of course who doesn't game! Only way to keep sane in sales!
Worf
Politicker
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SDR
Medicine(game) of choice?
YOTPO
Fire Starter
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Account Executive
I may or may not have dropped into Verdansk a time or two while on the clock. Lunch breaks and all-hands meetings that didn't really pertain to me. I hadn't played video games since I was in high school and now I'm addicted again. Thx Covid.ย 

Worf
Politicker
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SDR
Hahaha, well don't let your boss catch you or you'll end up in the gulag.

COVID has had that effect on people.
LordOfWar
Tycoon
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Blow it up
Worf
Politicker
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SDR
Nice! The boss seems pretty chill.
Worf
Politicker
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SDR
Hahahahaha! Oh that makes this even better. He thinks you're doing orders xD.
Worf
Politicker
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SDR
LOL!ย 
"Let me call one in [UAV/Airstrike]" - You
"He's really hitting the phones!" - Boss
Salespreuner
Big Shot
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Regional Sales Director
On breaks with PES fifa 2021
Worf
Politicker
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SDR
FIFA is more popular than I thought!
Salespreuner
Big Shot
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Regional Sales Director
True that ๐Ÿ’ฏ
PepeSilvia
Good Citizen
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Enterprise Account Executive
MLB9Innings21 on mobile
Worf
Politicker
0
SDR
Mobile baseball? This is actually a first. To each their own, but it does sound fun/interesting!
TechAEwhowisheshewasgaming
Executive
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Account Executive
I'm gaming while listening to an internal meeting not relevant to me right now!
Worf
Politicker
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SDR
Hey TechAEwhowisheshewasgaming,

I think your name says it all lolz.ย 

It's all fun and games until you get, "so what do you think and want to add?"
SlanginSoftware
Executive
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Regional Sales Director
Definitely! Work day is all about balance. I am a strong believer that as long as the breaks you take dont affect your ability to deliver results, then take the break. WFH requires balance, otherwise you're online endlessly.ย 
Artemis
Politicker
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Business Development Representative
Having my series x literally on my work desk has definitely led to me loading up Modern Warfare in the middle of the day to play a few quick rounds and blow off some steam..
Jhonbpal
Fire Starter
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CEO
I do game, during lunch time.
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