IARC Age-Rating Pre-Check · prototype v0

Tick your game's features → see per-region rating-jump risks, “err high” questionnaire answers, and the official source behind every rule. Regions: USK (Germany) · PEGI (Europe) · ESRB (North America) · Russia (436-FZ). Built for indie devs submitting through IARC storefront portals (Nintendo eShop, Epic, Google Play, …).

This tool is not legal advice. It is a research prototype that summarizes public rating-system rules with citations. Rules can be outdated or wrong; regional bodies apply judgement case by case. Always verify against the official rating authorities and storefront policies before you submit an IARC questionnaire. Rules compiled 2026-09-08.

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1 · Your game's features

Loot boxes / paid random items

Does the game sell randomized virtual items for real money (loot boxes, gacha, card packs, prize wheels, mystery awards — directly or via purchasable virtual currency)?

Online chat / communication

None — no player-to-player text/voice communication Yes, with safeguards — players can block/mute others, moderation or reporting exists, chat can be disabled Yes, unrestricted — no reliable block/mute, no moderation, or chat cannot be turned off

Player-generated content (UGC)

Can players create or share content that other players see (maps, levels, images, custom text, comments)?

Horror / frightening content

None Mild — occasional jump scares, creepy atmosphere, briefly frightening scenes or sounds Intense / sustained — survival or psychological horror designed to genuinely disturb; disturbing imagery

IARC Age-Rating Pre-Check · prototype v0

1 · Your game's features

2 · Per-region results

3 · How enforcement actually bites

4 · Before you fill the real questionnaire