I have developed a rule for myself: if the game does not bring pleasure within the first ten to fifteen minutes, then no amount of payback graphs will make me stay. The best thing about our hobby is the process of waiting for the very moment when all the symbols line up. In 2026, many self-control tools appeared, and I actively use them so that the excitement does not turn into an obsession. It is also useful to watch streams or read forums where real players share their "skids" or failures in specific new games.