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The PEGI ratings are found on the front, back and spine of the game case. It should also be noted that the ratings relate to the content of the game and not to how difficult the game is to play. A chess game would probably have a 3 rating but would hardly be recommended for toddlers.

Game Descriptors

As an additional aid to purchasers (particularly parents and carers) video games rated under the PEGI system will usually display one or more descriptors to give an indication as to the reasons why a game has been age rated at a particular age level. There are 10 possible descriptors.

GDdrugs The video game may refer to or depict the use of drugs. GDfear The video game may be frightening or scary for young children.
 GDdisc The video game may contain depictions of or material which may encourage discrimination.  GDlang The video game will contain bad language. At a 12 rating this will be mild swearing but at a 16 rating and above it will include sexual expletives.
 GDgamb The video game may encourage or teach gambling.  GDviol The video game will contain depictions of violence
 GDnude The video game may show nudity in a sexual setting  GDhorror The video game may contain horrific sounds or horror effects which may be shocking or cause revulsion to the viewer
 GDsex The video game may show sexual behaviour or sexual references  GDonline The video game can be played online possibly with or against other people


Parental Responsibility
