Q.  What does 'ELSPA rating' mean?

A.  The ELSPA ratings are designed in association with the Video Standards Council to give consumers (and parents in particular) an indication of the age ranges a certain product is most suitable for. ELSPA-recommended ages relate to suitability for viewing and not to the difficulty or playability of the game itself.

18+: The game is only suitable for adults (persons aged 18 or over). It may include one or more strong scenes of graphic sex or violence, explicit language, nudity, use of drugs, derogatory stereotypes or domestic violence.

15+: The game is unsuitable for anyone younger than 15. It may include one or more depictions of mature content, nudity, violence or swear words.

11+: The game is unsuitable for anyone younger than 11. It may include one or more depictions of cartoon violence, blood or gore, bad language, derogatory stereotypes or offensive gestures.

3+: The game is suitable for all ages. ELSPA-recommended ages do not generally describe the difficulty or playability of the game, but some 3+ games may require skills that make them unsuitable for younger children.

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