Candy FLUSH: Half of us play mobile games sitting on the toilet - and 10% of men prefer it to spending time with their partner
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Glued to their phones, mobile gamers are increasingly taking over our trains, offices and homes.
But Candy Crush addiction could be far worse that we think, with new research suggesting half of us do it while sitting on the toilet.
According to the survey, men have the worst habits, with more than half confessing a quick, secret gaming fix while in the bathroom.
Fifty eight per cent of people admit to pushing buttons as opposed to counting sheep before bed. Women find it hardest to switch off at bed time, with over two thirds gaming before lights out, compared to 52 per cent of men
This compares to just over a third of women, according to a new study into UK mobile gaming habits by London-based gaming group Mind Candy.
When it comes to the bedroom, people aren't much better. Fifty eight per cent of people admit to pushing buttons as opposed to counting sheep.
Women find it hardest to switch off at bed time, with over two thirds gaming before lights out, compared to 52 per cent of men.
On average, people who play gaming apps on their smartphone wile away nearly 45 minutes a day on their devices playing games.
| Where we play mobile games | Total percentage | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just before I go to sleep | 58% | 52% | 64% |
| On the toilet | 45% | 56% | 35% |
| On my commute to work | 42% | 44% | 40% |
| Just after I wake up | 32% | 30% | 35% |
| At your desk / in the office | 29% | 35% | 24% |
| During mealtimes | 19% | 21% | 16% |
| Whilst walking down the street | 13% | 15% | 11% |
| At a party | 10% | 9% | 10% |
Mobile gaming is also taking precedence over other aspects of life including watching TV, getting ready for work, eating and even spending time with partners.
Almost one in ten men say they would rather play a game on their smartphone than having quality time with their significant other.
Those aged between 18 and 24 years old are the worst offenders when it comes to family socialising, as almost two in ten claim they'd prefer to game than speak with their mum or dad.
The habit also follows people on holiday, with a quarter of men preferring to play mobile gaming apps than read a book or going to the beach.
One in ten would ignore cultural sites and exploring their chosen holiday destination.
'This research shows that many people play mobile games as a way to take time out of their day to unwind and relax,' said President of Mind Candy, Divinia Knowles.
'You could say [this] makes it the equivalent of the modern day cigarette break.'
Almost one in ten men say they would rather play a game on their smartphone than having quality time with their significant other. Those aged between 18 and 24 years old are the worst offenders when it comes to family socialising
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