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Age ratings are a way to ensure that entertainment content, such as games, and mobile apps, are clearly labeled with a minimum age recommendation based on the content. There are numerous organizations that rate games in various regions.

Please note that we only accept official ratings. This means that the rating must come from one of the sources listed below and should not be decided by a development studio or publisher. If no other rating exists, we will accept IARC (International Age Rating Coalition). If a game has received multiple ratings, we will go with ESRB (and other ratings such as PEGI/CERO, etc.) over IARC, even if the rating were to differ.

ESRB (North American Standard)

www.esrb.org

Rating: Choose the appropriate rating according to official ESRB information.

  • RP: This symbol is used in promotional materials for games which have not yet been assigned a final rating by the ESRB.
  • EC: Games with this rating contain content which is aimed towards a preschool audience.
  • E: Games with this rating contain content which the ESRB believes is generally suitable for all ages.
  • E10+: Games with this rating contain content which the ESRB believes is generally suitable for ages 10 and older.
  • T: Games with this rating contain content which the ESRB believes is generally suitable for ages 13 and older.
  • M: Games with this rating contain content which the ESRB believes is generally suitable for ages 17 and older.
  • AO: Games with this rating contain content which the ESRB believes is only suitable for ages 18 and older.

Descriptors: Choose the appropriate descriptors according to official ESRB information.

  • Alcohol Reference
  • Animated Blood
  • Blood
  • Blood and Gore
  • Cartoon Violence
  • Comic Mischief
  • Crude Humor
  • Drug Reference
  • Fantasy Violence
  • Intense Violence
  • Language
  • Lyrics
  • Mature Humor
  • Nudity
  • Partial Nudity
  • Real Gambling
  • Sexual Content
  • Sexual Themes
  • Sexual Violence
  • Simulated Gambling
  • Strong Language
  • Strong Lyrics
  • Strong Sexual Content
  • Suggestive Themes
  • Tobacco Reference
  • Use of Alcohol
  • Use of Drugs
  • Use of Tobacco
  • Violence
  • Violent References
  • Animated Violence
  • Mild Language
  • Mild Violence
  • Use of Drugs and Alcohol
  • Drug and Alcohol Reference
  • Mild Suggestive Themes
  • Mild Cartoon Violence
  • Mild Blood
  • Realistic Blood and Gore
  • Realistic Violence
  • Alcohol and Tobacco Reference
  • Mature Sexual Themes
  • Mild Animated Violence
  • Mild Sexual Themes
  • Use of Alcohol and Tobacco
  • Animated Blood and Gore
  • Mild Fantasy Violence
  • Mild Lyrics
  • Realistic Blood

Summary: Add the official ESRB summary (also known as synopsis), if given.

PEGI (European Standard)

www.pegi.info

Rating: Choose the appropriate rating according to official PEGI information.

  • 3: The content of games with a PEGI 3 rating is considered suitable for all age groups.
  • 7: Game content with scenes or sounds that can possibly be frightening to younger children should fall in this category.
  • 12: 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.
  • 16: 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.
  • 18: Approved for people aged 18 and above

Descriptors: Choose the appropriate descriptors according to official PEGI information.

  • Violence
  • Sex
  • Drugs
  • Fear
  • Discrimination
  • Bad Language
  • Gambling
  • Online Gameplay
  • In-Game Purchases

Summary: Add the official PEGI summary (also known as synopsis), if given.

CERO (Japanese Standard)

https://www.cero.gr.jp/en

Rating: Choose the appropriate rating according to official CERO information.

  • CERO A: For All Ages
  • CERO B: For 12-year-olds and above
  • CERO C: For 15-year-olds and above
  • CERO D: For 17-year-olds and above
  • CERO Z: For 18-year-olds and above

Descriptors: Choose the appropriate descriptors according to official CERO information.

  • Love
  • Sexual Content
  • Violence
  • Horror
  • Drinking/Smoking
  • Gambling
  • Crime
  • Controlled substances (drugs)
  • Languages and others

USK (German Standard)

https://usk.de/en

Rating: Choose the appropriate rating according to official USK information.

  • USK 0: With no age restriction
  • USK 6: Approved for children aged 6 and above
  • USK 12: Approved for children aged 12 and above
  • USK 16: Approved for children aged 16 and above
  • USK 18: Approved for people aged 18 and above

GRAC (South Korean Standard)

https://www.grac.or.kr/english/

Rating: Choose the appropriate rating according to official GRAC information.

  • ALL: Suitable for all ages
  • 12+: Suitable for ages 12 and older
  • 15+: Suitable for ages 15 and older
  • 18+: Suitable for ages 18 and older
  • TESTING: Game contents for testing with GRAC permission before general release

Descriptors: Choose the appropriate descriptors according to official GRAC information.

  • Sexuality
  • Violence
  • Fear, Horror, Threatening
  • Language
  • Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug
  • Crime, Anti-societal
  • Gambling

Summary: Add the official GRAC summary (also known as synopsis), if given.

ClassInd (Brazilian Standard)

https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/classificacao-1

Rating: Choose the appropriate rating according to official ClassInd information.

  • L: Suitable for all audiences
  • 10: Not recommended for minors under ten
  • 12: Not recommended for minors under twelve
  • 14: Not recommended for minors under fourteen
  • 16: Not recommended for minors under sixteen
  • 18: Not recommended for minors under eighteen

Descriptors: Choose the appropriate descriptors according to official ClassInd information.

  • Violence
  • Extreme Violence
  • Sexual Content
  • Nudity
  • Sex
  • Explicit Sex
  • Drugs
  • Legal Drugs
  • Illegal Drugs
  • Inappropriate Language
  • Criminal Acts
  • Shocking Content

These descriptors exist also exist in Portuguese

ACB (Australian Standard)

https://www.classification.gov.au

Rating: Choose the appropriate rating according to official ACB information.

  • G: General - The content is very mild in impact
  • PG: Parental Guidance - The content is mild in impact
  • M: Mature - The content is moderate in impact
  • MA 15+: Mature Accompanied - The content is strong in impact
  • R 18+: Restricted - The content is high in impact
  • RC: Refuse Classification / Banned games

Summary: Add the official ACB summary (also known as synopsis), if given. Could also be found under the section "Consumer Advice".

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