Game · Medium risk
Is Pokémon Unite safe for your child?
Age guide
9+
We advise Pokémon Unite from age 9 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- This game is generally not recommended for this age group due to its fast-paced MOBA mechanics and strategic depth, which can be overwhelming.
- 9-12
- Children can enjoy the team-based combat and collecting various Pokémon, focusing on basic roles and objectives with parental supervision for in-game purchases and communication.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can delve into more advanced strategies, understanding item builds, lane assignments, and character synergies, potentially engaging with the in-game communication features.
- 16+
- Older players can master competitive play, participate in ranked matches, and effectively coordinate with teammates using both voice and text chat for strategic advantage.
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Pokemon Unite is a free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game developed by TiMi Studio Group and published by The Pokemon Company. Players control various Pokemon, battling in 5-on-5 team matches to score points by depositing energy into opponent goals.
- Age guide
- 9+
- Overall risk
- 6/10
- Violence
- 3/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 6/10
- Stranger contact
- 7/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Influence
- 6/10
What parents should know
Pokemon Unite is a free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game that combines Pokémon characters with strategic team-based combat. While fun and engaging, it includes significant in-app purchase opportunities and communication features that require careful parental management to ensure a safe experience.
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Pokémon Unite age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Pokémon Unite?
Parentwise puts Pokémon Unite at 9+. We advise Pokémon Unite from age 9 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 3/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 7/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old play Pokémon Unite?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Pokémon Unite (9+). Children can enjoy the team-based combat and collecting various Pokémon, focusing on basic roles and objectives with parental supervision for in-game purchases and communication.
Can a 12 year old play Pokémon Unite?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Pokémon Unite (9+). Children can enjoy the team-based combat and collecting various Pokémon, focusing on basic roles and objectives with parental supervision for in-game purchases and communication.
Can a 13 year old play Pokémon Unite?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Pokémon Unite (9+). Teenagers can delve into more advanced strategies, understanding item builds, lane assignments, and character synergies, potentially engaging with the in-game communication features.
Is Pokémon Unite appropriate for kids?
Pokemon Unite is a free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game that combines Pokémon characters with strategic team-based combat. Parentwise rates Pokémon Unite overall as medium risk (6/10), with stranger contact at 7/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Pokémon Unite family friendly?
Pokémon Unite sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. While fun and engaging, it includes significant in-app purchase opportunities and communication features that require careful parental management to ensure a safe experience.
Pokémon Unite parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Pokemon Unite is a free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game that combines Pokémon characters with strategic team-based combat. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (7/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Pokémon Unite safe for kids?
We advise Pokémon Unite from age 9 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). While fun and engaging, it includes significant in-app purchase opportunities and communication features that require careful parental management to ensure a safe experience.
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