What is the game rating system in the UK?
How are games rated under PEGI? All games released in the UK will have one of the following PEGI age ratings on the packaging: 3, 7, 12, 16 or 18. The rating means that the game shouldn’t be played by a young person under that age.
Can a 12 year old play PEGI 12?
12+: May contain content unsuitable for children under the age of 12. 17+: May contain content unsuitable for children under the age of 17. Apps rated 17+ are not allowed to be purchased by children.
Why are games rated 12+?
PEGI 12 is the minimum rating a game which teaches or encourages gambling can receive, though the descriptor also appears on PEGI 16 and PEGI 18 games. A game at this level may feature horror content such as strong threat and dread or graphic injury details.
What are the different game age ratings?
The age categories are: 3, 7, 12, 16, 18 and ‘Parental Guidance Recommended’ (which is used for certain apps). In addition to the numerical PEGI ratings, you will also see the ‘Parental Guidance Recommended! ‘ rating for some non-game apps.
What does the age rating of the game mean?
The rating means that the game shouldn’t be played by a young person under that age. Why? Because there may be content within the game which could potentially be harmful, frightening or worrying to children.
Are the games in this category suitable for all age groups?
The majority of games in this category do not contain anything that requires rating or warrants a content warning. Games given this rating are considered suitable for all age groups.
What are age-based ratings on Google Play Store?
Google displays age-based ratings on all apps in the Play Store as determined by the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC). This means that based on the country that you are in, you will see the relevant ratings that are used widely in the region. These are ratings are used in Australia. These are ratings are used in Brazil.
What is a suitable rating for a video game?
Any game that would normally be rated at 3 but contains some possibly frightening scenes or sounds may be considered suitable in this category. A little more violence is permissible at PEGI 7. It is always unrealistic and often directed towards fantasy characters, though very mild non-realistic violence to humans may also feature.