A survey in November 2023 found that 72 percent of teens in the United States played remote multiplayer games with friends or family on a weekly basis. Remote two-player games were the most popular type of game.
Types of multiplayer games engaged with during a typical week among teenagers in the United States as of November 2023
Original question: "During a typical week, do you engage in any of the following types of play at all?"
Type of Play Single-Player: Playing alone, not interacting with others. Two-Player: Gaming with one other individual, which may include elements of competition or cooperation. Multiplayer: Playing within a group setting with more than two participants, encompassing both competitive and cooperative dynamics.
Relationship with Play Partner(s) Friend(s)/Family: Includes gaming with known individuals such as friends, family members, or acquaintances, regardless of whether they were initially met online. Stranger(s): Involves playing with individuals who are not previously known to the player, often paired through in-game matching systems.
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Digital Wellness Lab. (April 18, 2024). Types of multiplayer games engaged with during a typical week among teenagers in the United States as of November 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1535157/us-teens-typical-week-multiplayer-games/
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Digital Wellness Lab. (2024). Types of multiplayer games engaged with during a typical week among teenagers in the United States as of November 2023. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1535157/us-teens-typical-week-multiplayer-games/
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