What does “one more” actually mean?
Watch enough of the game to understand the unit your child is describing. A short practice round may take a few minutes; a cooperative session may involve a longer commitment. Do not negotiate around an undefined phrase. Ask the child to show you the ordinary pause or save point. If the length is unpredictable, plan around that uncertainty instead of assuming every round will match the shortest example. You can choose a different mode when the available time is tight.
When should the final round begin?
A last-start rule can help prevent a long activity from beginning just before dinner or departure. Agree that a new match should not start after a particular signal. Keep the signal visible and give enough warning for the child to understand it. This is a practical scheduling suggestion, not a promise of conflict-free transitions. If a round repeatedly runs longer than expected, revise the plan using what actually happened rather than treating each overrun as a new negotiation.
What if we need to leave immediately?
Explain in advance that urgent real-life needs can interrupt a game even when progress is lost. Acknowledge the frustration without suggesting the digital activity is meaningless. Afterward, distinguish an unavoidable interruption from a planning problem you can prevent next time. If leaving affects other players, help your child use an appropriate brief explanation when the platform permits it. The aim is to respect shared play while keeping the family’s practical responsibilities clear.