Pan European Game Information (PEGI for short) is a European video game classification organization developed by the Interactive Software Federation of Europe. This rating system is in use in most European countries. In the United Kingdom, the BBFC rates games that would normally get a PEGI 16 or 18 rating. PEGI ratings may also be found on French language games in other places than Europe, specifically Canada.
PEGI self-regulation is composed by five age categories and eight content descriptors that advise the suitability and content of a game for a certain age range based on the games content. The age rating does not indicate the difficulty of the game or the skill required to play it.
Ratings[]
Rating
Title of Rating
Description
3 Rating
Suitable for all ages.
7 Rating
Suitable for 7 year olds or older.
12 Rating
Suitable for 12 years or older.
16 Rating
Suitable for 16 years or older.
18 Rating
Suitable for 18 years or older.
Portugal Ratings
4 Rating
Suitable for 4 years or older. Altered version of 3 Rating.
6 Rating
Suitable for 6 years or older. Altered version of 7 Rating.
Finland Ratings
11 Rating
Suitable for 11 years or older. Altered version of 12 Rating.
15 Rating
Suitable for 15 years or older. Altered version of 15 Rating.
Content Descriptors[]
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Content Descriptor
Description
Violence
May contain scenes of people getting injured or dying, often by use of weapons. Also may contain gore and blood-letting and blood particles.
Bad Language
May contain profanity, bad language, sexual innuendo, threats, and all manner of slurs and epithets.
Fear
May contain scenes that are considered too disturbing or frightening to younger or more emotionally vulnerable players.
Sex
May contain references to sexual attraction or sexual intercourse. Also may contain nudity and characters dressed in suggestive clothing.
Drugs
May contain references to illegal drugs or a fictional substance that has parallels to real-life illegal drugs (in use, possession, or sale).
Gambling
May contain games of chance (but never for real money).
Discrimination
May contain cruelty or harassment based on race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual preferences.
