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Is Leauge of Legends safe for your child?
Age guide
12+
We advise Leauge of Legends from age 12 and up. Overall risk 8/10 (high risk).
- 5-8
- League of Legends is too complex and competitive for this age group, with intricate mechanics and strategic depth not suitable for young children.
- 9-12
- Children at this age might be exposed to the game's competitive nature and complex hero abilities, which can lead to frustration or exposure to intense team dynamics.
- 13-15
- Teenagers may engage deeply with the game's ranked play and diverse champion roster, encountering both strategic challenges and potentially toxic player interactions in team chat.
- 16+
- Older teens can participate in the full competitive experience of League of Legends, including high-level strategic play and understanding the nuances of team communication, while navigating the game's social environment.
League of Legends is a popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game where two teams of five players compete to destroy the opposing team's 'Nexus'. Players choose from a large roster of champions, each with unique abilities and playstyles, engaging in strategic combat and teamwork.
- Age guide
- 12+
- Overall risk
- 8/10
- Violence
- 6/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 8/10
- Stranger contact
- 9/10
- Addiction risk
- 9/10
- Language
- 7/10
- Influence
- 8/10
What parents should know
League of Legends is a highly competitive online multiplayer game known for its strategic depth and extensive roster of champions. The game's primary concerns for parents are the potential for exposure to toxic player behavior in chat and the time commitment required for matches. Utilizing in-game chat filters and discussing healthy gaming habits are important steps for players.
What to do about Leauge of Legends
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Leauge of Legends age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Leauge of Legends?
Parentwise puts Leauge of Legends at 12+. We advise Leauge of Legends from age 12 and up. Overall risk 8/10 (high risk). Violence scores 6/10, language 7/10, stranger contact 9/10 and addiction risk 9/10.
Can a 10 year old play Leauge of Legends?
Not by default: we advise Leauge of Legends from 12+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children at this age might be exposed to the game's competitive nature and complex hero abilities, which can lead to frustration or exposure to intense team dynamics.
Can a 12 year old play Leauge of Legends?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Leauge of Legends (12+). Children at this age might be exposed to the game's competitive nature and complex hero abilities, which can lead to frustration or exposure to intense team dynamics.
Can a 13 year old play Leauge of Legends?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Leauge of Legends (12+). Teenagers may engage deeply with the game's ranked play and diverse champion roster, encountering both strategic challenges and potentially toxic player interactions in team chat.
Is Leauge of Legends appropriate for kids?
League of Legends is a highly competitive online multiplayer game known for its strategic depth and extensive roster of champions. Parentwise rates Leauge of Legends overall as high risk (8/10), with stranger contact at 9/10 and addiction risk at 9/10.
Is Leauge of Legends family friendly?
Leauge of Legends is one of the higher-risk titles we rate, so treat it as supervised rather than family viewing. The game's primary concerns for parents are the potential for exposure to toxic player behavior in chat and the time commitment required for matches.
Leauge of Legends parents guide: what should a parent know first?
League of Legends is a highly competitive online multiplayer game known for its strategic depth and extensive roster of champions. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (9/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (9/10).
Is Leauge of Legends safe for kids?
We advise Leauge of Legends from age 12 and up. Overall risk 8/10 (high risk). The game's primary concerns for parents are the potential for exposure to toxic player behavior in chat and the time commitment required for matches.
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