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Is Five Nights at Freddy's safe for your child?
Age guide
13+
We advise Five Nights at Freddy's from age 13 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk).
- 5-8
- Younger children might be exposed to the characters through merchandise or fan creations, but the games and movie are too intense due to jump scares and horror themes.
- 9-12
- Children in this age group may be drawn to the lore and character designs of 'Five Nights at Freddy's' but can still be significantly frightened by the game's suspense and sudden scares.
- 13-15
- Teenagers are more likely to engage directly with the 'Five Nights at Freddy's' games, appreciating the strategic elements of survival horror and the deeper narrative, while still experiencing intense moments.
- 16+
- Older teens might explore the extensive fan theories, participate in community discussions, and enjoy the broader universe of 'Five Nights at Freddy's' content, including more challenging game modes.
Five Nights at Freddy's is a horror media franchise centered on a series of video games, books, and a film. The story typically involves a night security guard at a pizza restaurant haunted by animatronic characters.
- Age guide
- 13+
- Overall risk
- 7/10
- Violence
- 7/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 6/10
- Stranger contact
- 7/10
- Addiction risk
- 9/10
- Language
- 4/10
- Influence
- 8/10
What parents should know
Five Nights at Freddy's is a popular horror franchise known for its jump scares, suspenseful atmosphere, and dark themes. While the games are rated Teen and the movie PG-13, their intensity can be overwhelming for younger audiences. Parents should monitor exposure, discuss the nature of horror, and ensure the content is not causing undue distress.
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Five Nights at Freddy's age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Five Nights at Freddy's?
Parentwise puts Five Nights at Freddy's at 13+. We advise Five Nights at Freddy's from age 13 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk). Violence scores 7/10, language 4/10, stranger contact 7/10 and addiction risk 9/10.
Can a 10 year old play Five Nights at Freddy's?
Not by default: we advise Five Nights at Freddy's from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age group may be drawn to the lore and character designs of 'Five Nights at Freddy's' but can still be significantly frightened by the game's suspense and sudden scares.
Can a 12 year old play Five Nights at Freddy's?
Not by default: we advise Five Nights at Freddy's from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age group may be drawn to the lore and character designs of 'Five Nights at Freddy's' but can still be significantly frightened by the game's suspense and sudden scares.
Can a 13 year old play Five Nights at Freddy's?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Five Nights at Freddy's (13+). Teenagers are more likely to engage directly with the 'Five Nights at Freddy's' games, appreciating the strategic elements of survival horror and the deeper narrative, while still experiencing intense moments.
Is Five Nights at Freddy's appropriate for kids?
Five Nights at Freddy's is a popular horror franchise known for its jump scares, suspenseful atmosphere, and dark themes. Parentwise rates Five Nights at Freddy's overall as high risk (7/10), with stranger contact at 7/10 and addiction risk at 9/10.
Is Five Nights at Freddy's family friendly?
Five Nights at Freddy's is one of the higher-risk titles we rate, so treat it as supervised rather than family viewing. While the games are rated Teen and the movie PG-13, their intensity can be overwhelming for younger audiences.
Five Nights at Freddy's parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Five Nights at Freddy's is a popular horror franchise known for its jump scares, suspenseful atmosphere, and dark themes. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (7/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (9/10).
Is Five Nights at Freddy's safe for kids?
We advise Five Nights at Freddy's from age 13 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk). While the games are rated Teen and the movie PG-13, their intensity can be overwhelming for younger audiences.
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