Game · Medium risk
Is Gorilla Tag safe for your child?
Age guide
10+
We advise Gorilla Tag from age 10 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- This game is rated 10+ and not recommended for this age group due to the social interaction and potential for unregulated chat with strangers.
- 9-12
- Children in this age range will enjoy the physical movement and tag gameplay, but they should be guided on how to use the in-game reporting and muting features for unmoderated public lobbies.
- 13-15
- Teenagers may engage with the community aspects, including custom lobbies and cosmetic purchases, so it's important to discuss responsible spending on shiny rocks (in-game currency) and appropriate online conduct.
- 16+
- Older teens might explore the more competitive aspects and private lobbies, where community rules and personal boundaries for interaction are key discussion points.
Gorilla Tag is a free-to-play virtual reality game where players control gorilla avatars using their hands to move around, tag, and chase each other. It's known for its unique locomotion system and highly social, multiplayer gameplay.
- Age guide
- 10+
- Overall risk
- 6/10
- Violence
- 1/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 7/10
- Stranger contact
- 8/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 7/10
- Influence
- 6/10
What parents should know
VR Gorilla Tag is a popular virtual reality game focused on movement and social interaction through voice chat. The primary concern is the unmoderated nature of public lobbies, which can expose players to inappropriate language or behavior from strangers. Parents should utilize Meta Quest's parental controls for spending and discuss online safety and reporting mechanisms with their children.
What to do about Gorilla Tag
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Gorilla Tag is 10+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Gorilla Tag setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Gorilla Tag without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Gorilla Tag that mean it is time to step in.
Gorilla Tag age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Gorilla Tag?
Parentwise puts Gorilla Tag at 10+. We advise Gorilla Tag from age 10 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 7/10, stranger contact 8/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old play Gorilla Tag?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Gorilla Tag (10+). Children in this age range will enjoy the physical movement and tag gameplay, but they should be guided on how to use the in-game reporting and muting features for unmoderated public lobbies.
Can a 12 year old play Gorilla Tag?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Gorilla Tag (10+). Children in this age range will enjoy the physical movement and tag gameplay, but they should be guided on how to use the in-game reporting and muting features for unmoderated public lobbies.
Can a 13 year old play Gorilla Tag?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Gorilla Tag (10+). Teenagers may engage with the community aspects, including custom lobbies and cosmetic purchases, so it's important to discuss responsible spending on shiny rocks (in-game currency) and appropriate online conduct.
Is Gorilla Tag appropriate for kids?
VR Gorilla Tag is a popular virtual reality game focused on movement and social interaction through voice chat. Parentwise rates Gorilla Tag overall as medium risk (6/10), with stranger contact at 8/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Gorilla Tag family friendly?
Gorilla Tag sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. The primary concern is the unmoderated nature of public lobbies, which can expose players to inappropriate language or behavior from strangers.
Gorilla Tag parents guide: what should a parent know first?
VR Gorilla Tag is a popular virtual reality game focused on movement and social interaction through voice chat. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (8/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Gorilla Tag safe for kids?
We advise Gorilla Tag from age 10 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). The primary concern is the unmoderated nature of public lobbies, which can expose players to inappropriate language or behavior from strangers.
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