Broke Your Wall Over Mario Kart? This SHOCKING Study Reveals the Most ‘Destructive’ Video Game in Australia
The Repair Bill Will Stun You!
Australia is a nation of gamers, with over 18 million players plugged in and ready to play. But while we all love the thrill of victory, there’s a dark side to this passion: RAGE QUIT DESTRUCTION!
A bombshell new study by contents insurance experts Compare the Market AU has pulled back the curtain on the gaming titles causing the most chaos, accidental damage, and costly repairs in Aussie homes. And the results are absolutely wild!
If you’ve ever suspected a certain military shooter was behind a few accidental punches through a plasterboard wall, you were right!
30% of surveyed Aussie households admitted that the hyper-competitive world of Call of Duty was the primary cause of damage to their belongings, furniture, and property. It’s the undisputed champion of home-wrecking!
But wait, the list of culprits gets even more surprising:
The table below ranks the 10 ‘most destructive’ video games:
| Rank | Top video games that resulted in accidental damage to your home | % of respondents |
| 1 | Call of Duty | 30% |
| 2 | Fortnite | 24% |
| 3 | Super Mario Kart | 23% |
| 4 | FIFA | 22% |
| 5 | Minecraft | 20% |
| 6 | Roblox | 18% |
| 7 | Grand Theft Auto | 15% |
| 8 | God of War | 12% |
| 9 | The Last of Us | 9% |
| 9 | League of Legends | 9% |
| 10 | Battlefield 2042 | 8% |
That’s right! A family-friendly classic, Super Mario Kart, is the third most destructive game, beating out global giants like FIFA and Grand Theft Auto. Getting hit by that infamous blue shell clearly hits differently in Australia.
The Staggering Cost of Rage Quits
Forget the price of a new console, the real damage is coming out of your wallet for repairs!
The study reveals that the average repair bill for game-related damage sits at a staggering $169.52!
While some people are getting away lightly, nearly one in four households (22%) are spending between $51 and $100 to fix their frustrating accidents.
What Are Aussies Smashing?
So, what are the most common casualties in a gaming induced frenzy? It’s not just a few smashed controllers!
The top targets of gamer frustration are often the very items we rely on most:
- Tech Devices (Laptops, Mobiles, Tablets): 39% of all incidents. (Looks like rage-throwing your phone in frustration is a national sport!)
- Ornaments and Mirrors: 34% of households reported breakage, proving that Grandma’s porcelain figures are not safe.
- Furniture: 28% of chairs and tables are taking a beating.
- Holes in Walls or Ceilings: An astonishing 27% of respondents are left with property damage, anyone know a good tradie?
- TVs and Stereos: 26% of expensive screens were on the receiving end of a rage-quit.
But who is the most destructive State?
The survey revealed some striking state-by-state differences. In Tasmania, households reported the highest levels of damage linked to PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo consoles, with 56% citing accidents. However, the average repair bill here came in slightly below the national figure at $144.
By contrast, respondents in Victoria face the steepest costs, averaging $182 per incident. Victorians surveyed also stand out for being particularly outburst-prone, with video games like Call of Duty (27%) having the highest association with unintentional holes in walls and ceilings nationwide (33%), making it a hotspot for destructive games and costly home damage.
If your favourite game made this shocking list, maybe it’s time to invest in a stress ball, and maybe some better contents insurance!
For the full, jaw-dropping results of the study, you can check out the source from Compare the Market AU here.
