Before allowing children to play video games of any kind it is best to check the ratings. Ratings help determine whether or not a game is for a mature audience or children. If you need guidance on understanding game ratings so you can pick the most appropriate games for your child to play, view the brief guide below.
Guide to Understanding Game Ratings
Flip over your video cover box and check for these marks:
- NC= NC means NO ONE 17 AND UNDER can watch!
- G= G means GENERAL AUDIENCE, anyone can watch!
- PG13= This means anyone above the age of 13 can watch and play but, only by being STRONGLY CAUTION!
- R= R means RESTRICTED and only for ages above 18.
- PG= PG mean PARENTAL GUIDANCE, young ones may get scared.
- RP = This means that the video or game has not been given a rating and is a PENDING RATING.
- M = M means for MATURE ONLY adults!
- E10+ = Everyone above the age of 10 can play and watch the video, or game.
- T= It means it is TEENAGER and ADULT appropriate.
- AO= This one means anyone above the age of 18 can play, and other words, ADULT ONLY!
- E= E means its safe for EVERYONE to play and watch!
- EC= EC means EARLY CHILDHOOD, and that any child above the age of 3 can play.
