Game · Medium risk
Is Brawl Stars safe for your child?
Age guide
9+
We advise Brawl Stars from age 9 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk).
- 9-12
- Children in this age range will enjoy the fast-paced 3v3 battles and collecting different 'brawlers', but may be exposed to competitive team dynamics and in-game chat with strangers.
- 13-15
- Teens might engage more deeply with competitive play modes like Power League and participate in active clubs, which involves more strategic communication and exposure to a wider player base.
- 16+
- Older players can participate in advanced competitive strategies, manage their own clubs, and potentially engage in more extensive social interactions within the game's community features.
Brawl Stars is a freemium multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) and hero shooter game developed and published by Supercell. Players battle in various game modes with unique characters.
- Age guide
- 9+
- Overall risk
- 6/10
- Violence
- 3/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 5/10
- Stranger contact
- 6/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 5/10
- Influence
- 7/10
What parents should know
Brawl Stars is a popular mobile game featuring fast-paced 3v3 combat and character collection. It includes in-app purchases for virtual currency and a social system with clubs and chat. Parents should monitor spending, discuss online interactions, and ensure a balanced approach to competitive play.
What to do about Brawl Stars
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Brawl Stars is 9+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Brawl Stars setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Brawl Stars without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Brawl Stars that mean it is time to step in.
Brawl Stars age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Brawl Stars?
Parentwise puts Brawl Stars at 9+. We advise Brawl Stars from age 9 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 3/10, language 5/10, stranger contact 6/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old play Brawl Stars?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Brawl Stars (9+). Children in this age range will enjoy the fast-paced 3v3 battles and collecting different 'brawlers', but may be exposed to competitive team dynamics and in-game chat with strangers.
Can a 12 year old play Brawl Stars?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Brawl Stars (9+). Children in this age range will enjoy the fast-paced 3v3 battles and collecting different 'brawlers', but may be exposed to competitive team dynamics and in-game chat with strangers.
Can a 13 year old play Brawl Stars?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Brawl Stars (9+). Teens might engage more deeply with competitive play modes like Power League and participate in active clubs, which involves more strategic communication and exposure to a wider player base.
Is Brawl Stars appropriate for kids?
Brawl Stars is a popular mobile game featuring fast-paced 3v3 combat and character collection. Parentwise rates Brawl Stars overall as medium risk (6/10), with stranger contact at 6/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Brawl Stars family friendly?
Brawl Stars sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It includes in-app purchases for virtual currency and a social system with clubs and chat.
Brawl Stars parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Brawl Stars is a popular mobile game featuring fast-paced 3v3 combat and character collection. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (6/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Brawl Stars safe for kids?
We advise Brawl Stars from age 9 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). It includes in-app purchases for virtual currency and a social system with clubs and chat.
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