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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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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