What does PEGI 12 mean?
PEGI 12 is a video game content rating that indicates that a game is suitable for players 12 years old and above, as it may contain violence of a slightly more graphic nature towards fantasy characters or non-realistic violence towards human-like characters, as well as mild bad language and sexual innuendo. The Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) system is used to rate video games based on their content, and the PEGI 12 rating is one of the five age categories used to inform consumers about the suitability of a game for different age groups.
Understanding PEGI 12
Overview of PEGI Ratings
The PEGI system is used in many European countries to rate video games based on their content, with five age categories: 3, 7, 12, 16, and 18. Each age category indicates the minimum age for which the game is suitable, based on factors such as violence, language, and sexual content.
What to Expect from PEGI 12 Games
Games rated PEGI 12 may contain non-realistic violence towards human-like characters, as well as mild bad language and sexual innuendo. These games may also contain fantasy violence, where the violence is not realistic and is directed towards fantasy characters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a 12-year-old play PEGI 12 games?
Yes, PEGI 12 games are suitable for players 12 years old and above.
Can an 11-year-old play PEGI 12 games?
No, PEGI 12 games are not suitable for players under 12 years old.
How are games rated under PEGI?
Games are rated under PEGI based on their content, including violence, language, and sexual content, and are assigned one of five age categories: 3, 7, 12, 16, and 18.
What does PEGI stand for?
PEGI stands for Pan-European Game Information, a European video game content rating system.
Do PEGI games work in the US?
Yes, PEGI games can be played in the US, but the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) system is used in the US, Canada, and Mexico to rate video games.
What is the American version of PEGI?
The ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) system is used in the US, Canada, and Mexico to rate video games.
Is it illegal to play a PEGI 18 game if you are under 18?
No, it is not illegal for a younger person to play a PEGI 18 game if their parents allow them, but it is illegal to supply a PEGI 18 game to someone under 18 years old.
What is allowed in a PEGI 12 game?
PEGI 12 games may contain non-realistic violence towards human-like characters, mild bad language, and sexual innuendo.
What PEGI rating is Fortnite?
Fortnite has a PEGI 12 rating due to its mild violence.
What is rated T?
T (Teen) is a rating used by the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) system to indicate that a game is suitable for players 13 years old and above.
Is there a PEGI 13 rating?
No, there is no PEGI 13 rating; the PEGI system uses five age categories: 3, 7, 12, 16, and 18.
Is 12 still considered a kid?
Yes, 12 years old is still considered a preteen or tween, a stage between childhood and adolescence.
Is PEGI 12 the same as T?
No, PEGI 12 and T (Teen) are not the same, although they may have similar content; PEGI 12 is used in Europe, while T (Teen) is used in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
What is the highest PEGI rating?
The highest PEGI rating is 18, indicating that a game is only suitable for players 18 years old and above.
Is there a PEGI 15 rating?
No, there is no PEGI 15 rating; the PEGI system uses five age categories: 3, 7, 12, 16, and 18.
What is the age rating for Roblox?
Roblox has no official age rating, but Common Sense Media recommends it for players 13 years old and above due to problematic content.
Can a 14-year-old play T-rated games?
Yes, a 14-year-old can play T-rated games, as they are suitable for players 13 years old and above.
Is Minecraft a PEGI 7 game?
Yes, Minecraft has a PEGI 7 rating, indicating that it is suitable for players 7 years old and above.
What is the difference between PEGI 12 and 18?
PEGI 12 games may contain non-realistic violence and mild bad language, while PEGI 18 games may contain realistic violence, strong language, and mature themes.
Can a 13-year-old play mature games?
No, M-rated games are not suitable for players under 17 years old, as they may contain blood and gore, intense violence, language, and/or sexual content.