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Is FIFA safe for your child?
Age guide
E for Everyone
Our age guide for FIFA is E for Everyone. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- Children at this age can enjoy playing exhibition matches against the computer or local multiplayer with family, focusing on simple gameplay without engaging in online competitive modes or in-game purchases.
- 9-12
- Kids might start exploring career mode or basic online friendly matches, but parents should monitor their engagement with FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) due to its emphasis on card packs and virtual currency.
- 13-15
- Teenagers often delve into competitive online modes like Division Rivals and FUT Champions, where interaction with other players and the pursuit of rare player cards through FIFA Points become more prominent.
- 16+
- Older teens may engage deeply with the strategic elements of FIFA Ultimate Team, participate in highly competitive online leagues, and potentially spend real money on FIFA Points to build their ideal squad, requiring discussions about financial limits.
FIFA is a popular soccer simulation video game series developed by EA Sports, where players can control real-life football teams and athletes. It allows for single-player and multiplayer modes, featuring realistic graphics and gameplay mechanics that replicate actual soccer matches. The game also includes various online features, such as tournaments and player trading, which can engage users for extended periods.
- Age guide
- E for Everyone
- Overall risk
- 5/10
- Violence
- 2/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 5/10
- Stranger contact
- 7/10
- Addiction risk
- 6/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Influence
- 4/10
What parents should know
FIFA is a popular soccer simulation game known for its realistic gameplay and various modes, including FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT). While offering engaging sports action, FUT involves collecting player cards and encourages in-game purchases through FIFA Points, which can lead to significant spending. Parents should establish clear boundaries for screen time, monitor online interactions, and discuss responsible spending habits related to virtual currencies.
What to do about FIFA
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FIFA age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is FIFA?
Parentwise puts FIFA at E for Everyone. Our age guide for FIFA is E for Everyone. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 2/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 7/10 and addiction risk 6/10.
Can a 10 year old play FIFA?
Our guide for FIFA is E for Everyone, so weigh it against your own child. Kids might start exploring career mode or basic online friendly matches, but parents should monitor their engagement with FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) due to its emphasis on card packs and virtual currency.
Can a 12 year old play FIFA?
Our guide for FIFA is E for Everyone, so weigh it against your own child. Kids might start exploring career mode or basic online friendly matches, but parents should monitor their engagement with FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) due to its emphasis on card packs and virtual currency.
Can a 13 year old play FIFA?
Our guide for FIFA is E for Everyone, so weigh it against your own child. Teenagers often delve into competitive online modes like Division Rivals and FUT Champions, where interaction with other players and the pursuit of rare player cards through FIFA Points become more prominent.
Is FIFA appropriate for kids?
FIFA is a popular soccer simulation game known for its realistic gameplay and various modes, including FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT). Parentwise rates FIFA overall as medium risk (5/10), with stranger contact at 7/10 and addiction risk at 6/10.
Is FIFA family friendly?
FIFA sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. While offering engaging sports action, FUT involves collecting player cards and encourages in-game purchases through FIFA Points, which can lead to significant spending.
FIFA parents guide: what should a parent know first?
FIFA is a popular soccer simulation game known for its realistic gameplay and various modes, including FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT). The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (7/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (6/10).
Is FIFA safe for kids?
Our age guide for FIFA is E for Everyone. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). While offering engaging sports action, FUT involves collecting player cards and encourages in-game purchases through FIFA Points, which can lead to significant spending.
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