According to a survey conducted during the second quarter of 2022 among mobile gamers in the United States, 63 percent of respondents stated they engage with mobile gaming apps for fun. Over half of respondents reported doing the same to relax or unwind, while almost four in 10 respondents reported playing mobile games to pass the time. Additionally, 23 percent of respondents reported engaging with mobile games for the storyline.
Leading reasons for mobile gaming in the United States as of 2nd quarter 2022
Characteristic
Share of respondents
For fun
63%
To relax/ unwind
52%
To pass the time
36%
To escape from reality
32%
For the challenge
31%
To socialize with friends
30%
To learn new skills
28%
To compete online
28%
To improve relex/coordination
26%
For the storyline
23%
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Digital Turbine. (October 19, 2022). Leading reasons for mobile gaming in the United States as of 2nd quarter 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 30, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/225535/reasons-for-playing-mobile-games-in-the-us/
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