Almost 7,800 people took part in the survey.
- The number of 50+ aged people playing games hasn’t increased much from 2019 (from 44% to 45% in 2022). But the engagement grew by 40% – from 8.5 hours per week to 12 hours on average.
- More than 80% of 50+ people are using mobile devices to play games. 30% of them are playing only on smartphones.
- The most common gaming partner for 50+ aged is their grandchildren. 53% have mentioned that they’re playing video games with grandkids.
- 50+ gamers do prefer puzzles, card games, and word games.
- The percentage of paying users aged 50+ grew from 27% in 2019 to 38% in 2022. But the average spending decreased from $64 in 2019 to $49 in 2022.
- 47% of spending in 2022 was on content, 38% on hardware, and 15% on accessories.
- 62% of people age 40 to 49 are playing games, which means that there will be more 50+ aged gamers in the future.
- The majority of 50+ aged gamers are playing games to unwind and relax (54%); to do a mental activity (46%); for joy (39%); to receive new emotions (23%).
