PEGI

PEGI, or Pan European Game Information, is a voluntary age-rating system for video games used across Europe. It provides guidance to parents and consumers about a game's age suitability and content, helping facilitate cross-border sales and informed choices. The system is administered by the PEGI Council in cooperation with the Interactive Software Federation of Europe (ISFE) and incorporates input from national rating bodies and industry representatives.

Games submitted by publishers are assigned an age rating from five categories: 3, 7, 12, 16, and 18. In addition to the age rating, content descriptors may be attached to indicate elements such as violence, strong language, sexual content, drugs, gambling, or online interactions. The descriptors help users understand specific issues that influence suitability beyond the general age rating.

PEGI ratings apply to boxed and digital releases across participating European countries and are commonly used by retailers and digital storefronts to determine eligibility for sale and to control access via parental controls. While PEGI is voluntary, it has become the de facto standard in Europe for video game classification and interacts with national consumer protection and age-restriction policies.

Online content and user-generated interactions are addressed through PEGI Online, which provides guidance for titles with online play or community features. The system aims to provide consistent labeling across platforms such as consoles, PCs, and mobile devices, supporting retailers and parents in making informed decisions.