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Is Fall Guys safe for your child?

Age guide

3+

We advise Fall Guys from age 3 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).

5-8
Younger children can enjoy the colorful, non-violent obstacle courses and simple controls in Fall Guys, focusing on the fun of competing in a cartoonish race.
9-12
Children in this age group will appreciate the competitive aspect of Fall Guys, striving to win crowns and unlock new cosmetic items through gameplay, often playing with friends in parties.
13-15
Teenagers may engage with Fall Guys for its social play, coordinating strategies with friends in private lobbies or public matches, and collecting rare costumes and emotes.
16+
Older teens might play Fall Guys casually with friends, enjoying the lighthearted competition and the variety of limited-time events and challenges that offer unique rewards.

Fall Guys is a massively multiplayer party game where up to 60 players compete in a series of chaotic obstacle courses and mini-games. The goal is to qualify through rounds until only one winner remains.

Age guide
3+
Overall risk
4/10
Violence
1/10
Toxic behaviour
3/10
Stranger contact
4/10
Addiction risk
7/10
Language
2/10
Influence
4/10

What parents should know

Fall Guys is a vibrant, non-violent battle royale game where players compete in obstacle courses. Its primary concerns are in-game purchases for cosmetic items and the potential for unfiltered voice chat, both of which can be managed through settings.

What to do about Fall Guys

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Fall Guys age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Fall Guys?

Parentwise puts Fall Guys at 3+. We advise Fall Guys from age 3 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 2/10, stranger contact 4/10 and addiction risk 7/10.

Can a 10 year old play Fall Guys?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Fall Guys (3+). Children in this age group will appreciate the competitive aspect of Fall Guys, striving to win crowns and unlock new cosmetic items through gameplay, often playing with friends in parties.

Can a 12 year old play Fall Guys?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Fall Guys (3+). Children in this age group will appreciate the competitive aspect of Fall Guys, striving to win crowns and unlock new cosmetic items through gameplay, often playing with friends in parties.

Can a 13 year old play Fall Guys?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Fall Guys (3+). Teenagers may engage with Fall Guys for its social play, coordinating strategies with friends in private lobbies or public matches, and collecting rare costumes and emotes.

Is Fall Guys appropriate for kids?

Fall Guys is a vibrant, non-violent battle royale game where players compete in obstacle courses. Parentwise rates Fall Guys overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 4/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.

Is Fall Guys family friendly?

Fall Guys sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. Its primary concerns are in-game purchases for cosmetic items and the potential for unfiltered voice chat, both of which can be managed through settings.

Fall Guys parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Fall Guys is a vibrant, non-violent battle royale game where players compete in obstacle courses. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (4/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).

Is Fall Guys safe for kids?

We advise Fall Guys from age 3 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Its primary concerns are in-game purchases for cosmetic items and the potential for unfiltered voice chat, both of which can be managed through settings.

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