Gamer Mindset Explorer

Welcome to Squid Academy’s Gamer Mindset Explorer — a game-inspired wellness tool that helps students reflect on their gaming behavior and emotional tendencies. Created with Game Goat and HealthyGaming, this screener introduces students to unique gamer archetypes that mirror how they think, react, and play — inside and outside of games.

What Makes This Screener Different?

This is not a test. It’s a fun, story-driven reflection tool designed to support self-awareness and emotional growth for student gamers.

Built for Students Simple language, clear scenarios, and results that are easy to relate to — no jargon, just clarity.
Backed by Experts Developed in collaboration with educators, psychologists, and gaming professionals.
No Labels, Just Insight Students get a character profile based on how they play empowering them to reflect and grow, not judge or compare.

Key Features of Our Screener

Designed for Student Gamers

Questions focus on habits like teamwork, emotion regulation, attention, and risk-taking.

Instant Archetype Results

Students unlock one of 32 gamer identities each with a healthy and at-risk version to help them reflect on their tendencies.

Support for Educators

Optional handouts and guidance available to help teachers explore results meaningfully in class.

Your Gamer Archetype

Are you a Balanced Brewmaster, a Shaman in Harmony, or a Peacebound Warlord?

Each student gets matched to a gamer archetype that captures:

Their playstyle and emotional patterns
Their approach to challenge, collaboration, and focus
Tips to level up their self-awareness and balance
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Who This Is For

Perfect for schools, esports coaches, and wellness educators:

Students (Ages 12–18): Learn more about yourself through how you game
Teachers & Coaches: Spark reflection and group discussion
Esports Programs: Build stronger, more self-aware teams
Schools & Districts: Use it in wellness, digital citizenship, or advisory sessions

Why It Matters

Gaming is a window into mindset and behavior. This screener helps:

Encourage emotional awareness and teamwork
Encourage emotional awareness and teamwork
Spot early signs of unhealthy habits
Start honest conversations around balance and identity
Support students’ personal growth through gaming

Sample Archetypes

Shaman in Harmony Calm, thoughtful, and emotionally aware
Balanced Brewmaster Social, fun, and adaptable
Peacebound Warlord Strategic and steady
Reckless Gunslinger Bold and reactive — may need grounding

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