Game · Low risk
Is Temple Run safe for your child?
Age guide
6+
We advise Temple Run from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Younger children will enjoy the simple tap and swipe controls of Temple Run, focusing on collecting coins and avoiding basic obstacles.
- 9-12
- At this age, players might be interested in unlocking new characters and power-ups using collected coins or considering in-app purchases for faster progression.
- 13-15
- Teenagers may engage with the game's competitive aspects, trying to beat high scores of friends or participating in global leaderboards.
- 16+
- Older players might appreciate the game's simple yet addictive gameplay loop, using it for quick, casual play sessions.
Temple Run is an endless runner mobile game where players control an explorer fleeing from demonic monkeys. The objective is to run as far as possible while collecting coins and avoiding obstacles.
- Age guide
- 6+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 2/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 1/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 3/10
What parents should know
Temple Run is an endless runner mobile game with straightforward controls and a focus on high scores and collecting virtual currency. The primary concern for parents is the presence of in-app purchases for coins and power-ups, which can be tempting for children. Device settings can help manage these purchases.
What to do about Temple Run
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Temple Run is 6+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Temple Run setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Temple Run without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Temple Run that mean it is time to step in.
Temple Run age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Temple Run?
Parentwise puts Temple Run at 6+. We advise Temple Run from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 2/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old play Temple Run?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Temple Run (6+). At this age, players might be interested in unlocking new characters and power-ups using collected coins or considering in-app purchases for faster progression.
Can a 12 year old play Temple Run?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Temple Run (6+). At this age, players might be interested in unlocking new characters and power-ups using collected coins or considering in-app purchases for faster progression.
Can a 13 year old play Temple Run?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Temple Run (6+). Teenagers may engage with the game's competitive aspects, trying to beat high scores of friends or participating in global leaderboards.
Is Temple Run appropriate for kids?
Temple Run is an endless runner mobile game with straightforward controls and a focus on high scores and collecting virtual currency. Parentwise rates Temple Run overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is Temple Run family friendly?
Temple Run is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. The primary concern for parents is the presence of in-app purchases for coins and power-ups, which can be tempting for children.
Temple Run parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Temple Run is an endless runner mobile game with straightforward controls and a focus on high scores and collecting virtual currency. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is Temple Run safe for kids?
We advise Temple Run from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). The primary concern for parents is the presence of in-app purchases for coins and power-ups, which can be tempting for children.
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