Game · Medium risk
Is Civilization VII safe for your child?
Age guide
12+
We advise Civilization VII from age 12 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).
- 9-12
- Children in this age range can begin to grasp the core mechanics of Civilization VII, focusing on basic city management, exploration, and simple diplomatic interactions.
- 13-15
- Teenagers will engage with more complex strategies, managing economies, researching advanced technologies, and navigating intricate diplomatic relationships with AI or other players to achieve victory conditions.
- 16+
- Older teens will delve into advanced tactical combat, optimizing resource management across vast empires, and mastering various victory paths, including scientific, cultural, or domination strategies.
Civilization VII is a turn based strategy game where players guide a nation through history, building cities and waging war.
- Age guide
- 12+
- Overall risk
- 4/10
- Violence
- 3/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 0/10
- Stranger contact
- 2/10
- Addiction risk
- 9/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 3/10
What parents should know
Civilization VII is a turn-based strategy game where players guide a civilization from ancient times to the future, focusing on expansion, research, and diplomacy. Its complex gameplay and long-term strategic planning can lead to extended play sessions. While it offers educational value in history and resource management, parents should be aware of the time commitment and potential for online multiplayer interactions.
What to do about Civilization VII
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Civilization VII is 12+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Civilization VII setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
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The signals in Civilization VII that mean it is time to step in.
Civilization VII age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Civilization VII?
Parentwise puts Civilization VII at 12+. We advise Civilization VII from age 12 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 3/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 2/10 and addiction risk 9/10.
Can a 10 year old play Civilization VII?
Not by default: we advise Civilization VII from 12+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range can begin to grasp the core mechanics of Civilization VII, focusing on basic city management, exploration, and simple diplomatic interactions.
Can a 12 year old play Civilization VII?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Civilization VII (12+). Children in this age range can begin to grasp the core mechanics of Civilization VII, focusing on basic city management, exploration, and simple diplomatic interactions.
Can a 13 year old play Civilization VII?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Civilization VII (12+). Teenagers will engage with more complex strategies, managing economies, researching advanced technologies, and navigating intricate diplomatic relationships with AI or other players to achieve victory conditions.
Is Civilization VII appropriate for kids?
Civilization VII is a turn-based strategy game where players guide a civilization from ancient times to the future, focusing on expansion, research, and diplomacy. Parentwise rates Civilization VII overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 2/10 and addiction risk at 9/10.
Is Civilization VII family friendly?
Civilization VII sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. Its complex gameplay and long-term strategic planning can lead to extended play sessions.
Civilization VII parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Civilization VII is a turn-based strategy game where players guide a civilization from ancient times to the future, focusing on expansion, research, and diplomacy. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (2/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (9/10).
Is Civilization VII safe for kids?
We advise Civilization VII from age 12 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Its complex gameplay and long-term strategic planning can lead to extended play sessions.
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