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There has been increased interest in media and the World Health Organization advisory regarding digital gaming. We did a Google Trend study using relative search volumes (RSVs) for the keywords identifying with different themes related to digital gaming. It was seen that there was a significant increase in RSVs in the Indian population for the keywords identifying with online gaming, reward-seeking, and genres or types of games. Although online gaming is an easy way to engage during the lockdown, the risks due to excessive engagement cannot be ignored. We recommend balanced and effective approaches for gaming during lockdown for physical and psychological well-being.