How to plan a "game weekend" without harm

1. Define clear goals and frameworks

The purpose of the sessions: entertainment, test of new games, communication with friends.
Frames: the number of game sessions and the approximate duration (for example, two sessions of 60 minutes).

2. Set a budget for the weekend

1. Common weekend "entertainment" fund
- Allocate a fixed amount (for example, AUD 100 for the weekend) and do not exceed it.
2. Split by day
- Split budget: AUD 50 for Saturday, AUD 50 for Sunday; or adapt by activity.
3. Stop loss and break profit
- Stop loss 30-40% of the daily budget; teik profit 50-100% to fix the win.

3. Time scheduling

Session schedule
- Saturday: 14: 00-15: 00 and 20: 00-21: 00; Sunday is similar.
Breaks between sessions
- Minimum 2 hours between sessions: walk, dinner, family to regain concentration.
Total limit
- No more than 3 hours of play per day; the remaining time is rest and alternative activities.

4. Technical limitations

1. Timers and reminders
- Set auto-timeouts in the casino application for 60 minutes.
- Use the Pomodoro application (25/5) to structure sessions.
2. Self-exception
- If you feel that the plan will fail, activate forced cool-down for 24 hours.
3. Ad blockers
- AdBlock or uBlock in the browser will remove intrusive banners of "limited" promotions.

5. Alternative activities

Social events
- Meeting friends offline, barbecue or board game between sessions.
Physical activity
- An easy walk, yoga or home workout prevents fatigue.
Creativity and hobbies
- Music, reading or home projects help switch attention.

6. Psychological techniques

1. 10-minute rule
- If you want to re-spread the bets, pause for 10 minutes: if the desire remains, go back according to plan, otherwise switch.
2. Result visualization
- Imagine the goal of the exit (some event, gift) and record what you won in the backup piggy bank.
3. Weekend Diary
- Record time, budget, results and emotions after each session; analyze at the end of the weekend.

7. Final analysis

Compare plan and fact: budget, time, number of breaks, mood.
Conclusions: what worked, what is worth adjusting - limits, schedule or alternatives.
Correction: Apply lessons learned for next weekend.

Proper planning of a game weekend is a combination of a clear budget, schedule, technical barriers and alternative activities. A systems approach keeps the excitement, emotions and finances in check, turning the weekend into a safe and enjoyable entertainment experience.