E.S.R.B. Game Ratings
The ESRB ratings have two parts. The RATING SYMBOL suggests what age group the game is appropriate for and provides general information about a game's content. If a game contains content elements that are not suggested by the rating symbol, CONTENT DESCRIPTORS are added that will tell you what to expect.
To take full advantage of the ESRB rating system, it is important to check both the RATING SYMBOL (found on the front of the game box) and the CONTENT DESCRIPTOR (found on the back of the game box).
Look for the rating/icon symbols in the lower right and lower left hand corners on the front of the game box.
Early Childhood: Content may be suitable for ages 3 and older. Contains no material that parents would find inappropriate.
Teen: Content may be suitable for persons ages 13 and older. May contain violent content, mild or strong language, and/or suggestive themes.
Adults Only: Content suitable only for adults. May include graphic descriptions of sex and/os violence. Not intended for persons under the age of 18.
Descriptors are found on the lower left or right corner, on the back of the game box.
Everyone: Content may be suitable for persons ages 6 and older. May contain minimal violence and some comic mischief or crude language.
Mature: Content may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older. May contain mature sexual themes or more intense violence or language.
Kids To Adult: Titles rated "Kids to Adult (K-A)" have content that may be suitable for persons ages 6 and older. These titles will appeal to people of many ages and tastes. They may contain minimal violence, some comic mischief (for example, slapstick comedy), or some crude language.
Rating Pending: The product has been submitted to the ESRB and is awaiting final rating.
E.S.R.B. Content Descriptors
*Alcohol Reference - Reference to and/or images of alcohol beverages
*Animated Blood - Cartoon or pixilated depictions of blood.
*Blood - Depictions of blood.
*Blood and Gore - Depictions of blood or the mutilation of body parts.
*Comic Mischief - Scenes depicting slapstick or gross vulgar humor.
*Drug Reference - Reference to and/or images of illegal drugs.
*Edutainment - Content of product provides user with specific skills development or reinforcement learning within an entertainment setting. Skill development is an integral part of product.
*Gambling - Betting like behavior.
*Informational - Overall content of product contains data, facts, resource information, reference material or instructional text.
*Mature Humor - Vulgar and/or crude jokes and antics including bathroom humor.
*Mature Sexual Themes - Provocative material, possibly including partial nudity.
*Mild Language - Mild references to profanity, sexuality, violence, alcohol, or drug use.
*Mild Lyrics - Mild references to profanity, sexuality, violence, alcohol, or drug use in music.
*Mild Violence - Mild scenes depicting characters in unsafe and/or violent situations.
*Nudity - Graphic or prolonged depictions of nudity.
*Partial Nudity - Brief and mild depictions of nudity.
*Some Adult Assistance May Be Needed - Early Childhood Descriptor only.
*Strong Language - Profanity and explicit references to sexuality, violence, alcohol, or drug use.
*Strong Lyrics - Profanity and explicit references to sex., violence, alcohol, or drug use.
*Strong Sexual Content - Graphic depictions of sexual behavior, possibly including nudity.
*Suggestive Themes - Mild provocative references or material.
*Tobacco Reference - References to and/or Images of tobacco products.
*Use of Drugs - The consumption or use of illegal drugs.
*Use of Alcohol - The consumption of alcoholic beverages.
*Use of Tobacco - The consumption of tobacco products.
*Violence - Scenes involving aggressive conflict.
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