Use the ESRB video game ratings guide to understand how the rating system works and how to use it to select appropriate video games and apps for your family

The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is a self-regulatory organization that assigns age and content ratings to consumer video games in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Rating Summaries are assigned to many physical games and provide more detailed information about the content in a game and its context. You can find rating summaries when you conduct a ratings …

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Check ESRB ratings for video games and apps, including age ratings, content descriptors and interactive elements.

Jun 5, 2023 · Content is generally suitable for all ages. May contain minimal cartoon, fantasy or mild violence and/or infrequent use of mild language.

Sep 30, 2025 · The ESRB combines age ratings, content descriptors, and interactive elements to guide purchasing. Current categories include E, E10+, T, M, AO, and provisional status RP, with clear …

To take full advantage of the ESRB rating system, it's important to check both the rating symbol (on the front of the box) and the content descriptors (on the back).

The ESRB uses 30 current content descriptors for all current ratings (e.g., violence, blood, language, sexual content, nudity, and substances). The ESRB has executive descriptors that very few (if any) …

The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) ratings provide concise and objective information about the content in video games and apps so consumers, especially parents, can make informed …