PEGI provides age classifications for video games in 38 European countries. The age rating confirms that the game content is appropriate for players of certain age. PEGI considers the age suitability of a game, not the level of difficulty.
The content of games with a PEGI 3 rating is considered suitable for all age groups. The game should not contain any sounds or pictures that are likely to frighten young children. A very mild form of violence (in a comical context or a childlike setting) is acceptable. No bad language should be heard.
Game content with scenes or sounds that can possibly frightening to younger children should fall in this category. Very mild forms of violence (implied, non-detailed, or non-realistic violence) are acceptable for a game with a PEGI 7 rating.
Video games that show violence of a slightly more graphic nature towards fantasy characters or non-realistic violence towards human-like characters would fall in this age category. Sexual innuendo or sexual posturing can be present, while any bad language in this category must be mild.
This rating is applied once the depiction of violence or sexual activity reaches a stage that looks the same as would be expected in real life. The use of bad language in games with a PEGI 16 rating can be more extreme, while the use of tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs can also be present.
The adult classification is applied when the level of violence reaches a stage where it becomes a depiction of gross violence, apparently motiveless killing, or violence towards defenceless characters. The glamorisation of the use of illegal drugs and of the simulation of gambling, and explicit sexual activity should also fall into this age category.
The game offers players the option to purchase digital goods or services with real-world currency. Such purchases include additional content (bonus levels, outfits, surprise items, music), but also upgrades (e.g. to disable ads), subscriptions to updates, virtual coins and other forms of in-game currency.
This descriptor may appear as 'Fear' on games with a PEGI 7 if it contains pictures or sounds that may be frightening or scary to young children, or as 'Horror' on higher-rated games that contain moderate (PEGI 12) or intense and sustained (PEGI 16) horror sequences or disturbing images (not necessarily including violent content).
The game contains depictions of ethnic, religious, nationalistic or other stereotypes likely to encourage hatred. This content is always restricted to a PEGI 18 rating (and likely to infringe national criminal laws).
The game refers to or depicts the use of illegal drugs, alcohol or tobacco. Games with this content descriptor are always PEGI 16 or PEGI 18.
The game contains elements that encourage or teach gambling. These simulations of gambling refer to games of chance that are normally carried out in casinos or gambling halls. Some older titles can be found with PEGI 12 or PEGI 16, but PEGI changed the criteria for this classification in 2020, which made that new games with this sort of content are always PEGI 18.
The game contains bad language. This descriptor can be found on games with a PEGI 12 (mild swearing), PEGI 16 (e.g. sexual expletives or blasphemy) or PEGI 18 rating (e.g. sexual expletives or blasphemy).
The game contains depictions of violence. In games rated PEGI 7 this can only be non-realistic or non-detailed violence. Games rated PEGI 12 can include violence in a fantasy environment or non-realistic violence towards human-like characters, whereas games rated PEGI 16 or 18 have increasingly more realistic-looking violence.
This content descriptor can accompany a PEGI 12 rating if the game includes sexual posturing or innuendo, a PEGI 16 rating if there is erotic nudity or sexual intercourse without visible genitals or a PEGI 18 rating if there is explicit sexual activity in the game. Depictions of nudity in a non-sexual content do not require a specific age rating, and this descriptor would not be necessary.
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Launched a decade ago, Ask About Games is a multi-year campaign powered by Ukie in partnership with the Games Rating Authority and games businesses. Our collective aim is to help parents and families navigate the world of video games.
Le dispositif Pédagojeux a pour objectif d’informer et de sensibiliser les parents et les éducateurs sur le jeu vidéo.
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The Good Gamer es una iniciativa que nace para reivindicar los valores positivos de los videojuegos.
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Pelaajien keski-ikä on nykyään 30 vuotta, ja markkinoilla on useita vain aikuisille suunnattuja pelejä. Videopelit tarjoavat viihdettä sekä mahdollisuuden ajan viettämiseen kavereiden kanssa. Joitakin pelejä pelataan yksin ja toisia taas verkossa tuhansien muiden pelaajien kanssa.
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Play-Smart est une initiative suisse qui vise à promouvoir les bonnes pratiques dans le domaine du jeu vidéo pour un épanouissement des familles et des joueurs.
Poznaj najlepsze praktyki korzystania z gier wideo. Niezależnie czy jesteś rodzicem, opiekunem czy graczem, zachęcamy do zapoznania się z najlepszymi praktykami dotyczącymi korzystania z gier.
Pelit ja pelaaminen ovat erityisen merkityksellisiä suomalaisille ja lähes kaikki pelaavat jotain pelejä. Peliviikko pyrkii tuomaan erilaisia pelaamisen muotoja tutuksi ja tarjoaa mahdollisuuden pelata yhdessä.
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Gamen is fun én past bij een gezonde ontwikkeling.
We helpen je graag met tips & tricks om samen met je kinderen goede keuzes en afspraken te maken. Zo maak je gamen leuk voor het hele gezin.
Gemeinsamspielen.at ist ein Projekt des Österreichischen Verbands für Unterhaltungssoftware ÖVUS.
Jouezmalin guide les (grands-)parents, les superviseurs et les enseignants dans le monde des jeux vidéo. Il s’agit d’une plateforme gratuite proposant des conseils et des astuces sur une pratique de jeux vidéo saine et responsable.
#SABERJOGAR é uma iniciativa que estimula pais, educadores e todos os que desfrutam dos videojogos a descobrir ferramentas simples de controlo parental e outras boas práticas. O objetivo? Garantir que os videojogos sejam sempre uma experiência positiva, segura e divertida para todos.
Ne dorim ca desprejocurivideo.ro sa devina sursa principala de informare a parintilor despre jocurile pe calculator, despre existenta instrumentelor de control parental la jocurile video si a modalitatilor prin care parintii se pot implica activ în gestionarea timpului pe care copiii îl pet
Tutto sui Videogiochi è un portale dedicato ai genitori, agli educatori e a tutti coloro che vogliono conoscere meglio il mondo dei videogiochi.Mette a disposizione gratuitamente informazioni e risorse per comprendere i videogiochi e utilizzarli al meglio
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Gennemsnitsalderen for en computerspiller er 30 år og der findes en lang række spil, som er lavet udelukkende til voksne. Computerspil er både underholdning og socialt samvær med venner. Nogle spil skal spilles alene og andre spil bliver spillet af tusindvis af spillere på samme tid.
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Den gjennomsnittlige dataspilleren i dag er 30 år gammel, og flere spill er laget utelukkende for voksne. Dataspill gir både underholdning og rom for sosialt samvær med venner. Noen spill spilles alene, og noen spill involverer tusenvis av spillere på nettet.
Välkommen till Fråga, Prata, Spela! – en sajt full av vägledning och tips till vuxna och föräldrar med barn som spelar tv- och dataspel, för en tryggare spelupplevelse.
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