Responsible Play

Our Commitment

Memories by Moira is designed to be a gentle, unhurried place. We believe that good entertainment should leave you feeling lighter — never pressured, never in debt, and never anxious about money.

  • No real money enters or leaves the Parlour at any point.
  • This site is for adults aged 18 and over only.
  • Memory Coins are entirely virtual and carry no monetary value.

Our Responsible Play Lead, Harriet Lowe, oversees all player welfare matters and conducts regular reviews of how the games are designed. If you ever have a concern, she and the team are one email away.

Setting Your Own Limits

Because no real money is at stake, the most meaningful limit you can set here is on your time. It is easy to lose track of twenty minutes when the reels are warm and the cards are turning — that is part of what makes the Parlour pleasant. But it should always feel like a choice.

A few habits that visitors have found useful:

  • Decide in advance how long you want to play — ten minutes, half an hour — and set a timer.
  • Step away from the screen between sessions, even briefly. The Parlour will wait.
  • Notice whether you are playing because you want to, or because stopping feels uncomfortable.
  • Check in with yourself after each session: did it feel like fun, or like an obligation?

Warning Signs to Watch For

These are not judgements — they are signals worth noticing, in any free entertainment context:

  • You regularly spend more time playing than you intended.
  • You feel irritable, restless, or flat when you are not able to play.
  • You find yourself using the games to manage anxiety, low mood, or stress.
  • Playing takes priority over sleep, meals, work, study, or time with people you care about.
  • You notice a growing curiosity about real-money gambling sites alongside social casino play.
  • You feel a strong urge to keep going after a loss, even when you said you would stop.

If any of the above feel familiar, it may be worth having an honest conversation — with yourself, or with someone you trust. The resources below are free and confidential.

Where to Get Help

National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133
Free, confidential, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • GamCare — free counselling, support groups, and a live chat service for anyone affected by gambling.
  • BeGambleAware — information, self-assessment tools, and a directory of local support services.
  • GAMSTOP — free self-exclusion scheme that restricts access to all UK-licensed gambling sites in one step.

The Parlour will always be here when you want to visit — no rush, no pressure, no score to prove. Moira keeps the lantern burning because she likes good company, not because she needs anything from you. Step away whenever you need to; the photographs will still be on the walls when you come back.

— Moira, keeper of the Parlour

This site is intended for adult audiences (18+) in the United Kingdom. It does not offer real-money gambling. Virtual currency has no monetary value.