Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\nLook at the USK symbols together and discuss the individual age recommendations. It is important that children learn to pay attention to – and that they understand why the age recommendations are important.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nInfo: USK is the abbreviation for entertainment software self-control. You can find more information on this website: the USK<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
USK from 0 means „ Released without age restriction according to \u00a7 14 JuSchG.“<\/div>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/abenteuer-markt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/cooked\/images\/recipes\/6742\/directions\/81707500-Bildschirmfoto)
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\n\nUSK from 0 means „ Released without age restriction according to \u00a7 14 JuSchG.“<\/p>\n
These games can be used by children of all ages, including:
\nGames
\nSkill Games
\nSports games
\nSimulations
\nThinking games
\nAdventure games
\nRole-playing games<\/p>\n
When playing with this label, you should still see if these are really suitable for your children. They can be quite complex or difficult to understand – and therefore unsuitable for your (very small) children. In terms of content, however, they are safe!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
USK from 6 means „ Released from 6 years of age according to \u00a7 14 JuSchG.“<\/div>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/abenteuer-markt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/cooked\/images\/recipes\/6742\/directions\/48534488-Bildschirmfoto)
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\n\nUSK from 6 means „ Released from 6 years of age according to \u00a7 14 JuSchG.“<\/p>\n
These games are family-friendly, but often more exciting and competitive, they have a higher game speed and already include more complex tasks.<\/p>\n
These games include:
\nRacing Games
\nBuilding and strategy games
\nAdventure games
\nRole-playing games<\/p>\n
These games contain short moments of tension and demand a better eye-hand coordination. Compared to games for older children, these games usually have a graphic representation that makes it easier for children to distinguish between fantasy world and reality. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nImportant: if your child should be stressed, scared or get excited more often, please check whether the chosen game is really suitable despite the appropriate USK recommendation. Then choose games that fit your child better.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
USK from 12 means „ Released from 12 years of age according to \u00a7 14 JuSchG.“<\/div>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/abenteuer-markt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/cooked\/images\/recipes\/6742\/directions\/53349996-Bildschirmfoto)
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\n\nUSK from 12 means „ Released from 12 years of age according to \u00a7 14 JuSchG.“<\/p>\n
These games are not suitable for children under 12 years of age. On the one hand, because these games are usually more combative, and on the other hand, because the actions take place in an environment in which younger children are hard to distinguish between reality and fiction. <\/p>\n
These games include:
\nArcade games
\nStrategy games
\nRole-playing games
\nSimulation
\nAdventure games<\/p>\n
Important note: the USK often has nothing to do with the fact that children under the age of 12 can't understand or play these games. The reason for the recommendation is usually the lack of the possibility to distance between the game (i.e. the fiction) and reality. Therefore, it is important that your children don't play these games before they reach the appropriate age. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nFinally, take a look at the games your children are already playing together and watch out for the ages.<\/p>\n
If you choose new games, let your children check whether the games of age can fit and play the first time together with your child or watch your child play. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
FSK markings (for films)<\/div>\n\n\nFilms are marked with FSK markings in Germany, which are identical to the USK markings.
\nFurther information can be found at: FSK.de<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAlternative to USK: PEGI symbols<\/div>\n\n\nAn alternative to the USK symbols are the PEGI symbols. PEGI (Pan-European Game Information – European Game Information) is a European initiative that was developed around 2001\/2002 (USK exists since 1994). It divides computer games using two symbol categories. On the one hand, these are the well-known age recommendations (from 3, 7, 12, 16 and 18 years), on the other hand, there are symbols that evaluate the content:<\/p>\n
Violence
\nBad Language (wrong words and vulgar words)
\nFear
\nGambling
\nSex (sexual poses or allusions)
\nDrugs (drug use including tobacco and alcohol)
\nDiscrimination (discriminations that can promote hatred)<\/p>\n
In the following we show you an example. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nThis symbol indicates that games are suitable for all children from 7 years:<\/p>\n
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\n\nThis symbol shows that games contain scary content:<\/p>\n
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\n\nAll information about the symbols can be found at: Pegi.info<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Look at the USK symbols together and discuss the individual age recommendations. It is important that children learn to pay attention to – and that they understand why the age recommendations are important.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Info: USK is the abbreviation for entertainment software self-control. You can find more information on this website: the USK<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
USK from 0 means „ Released without age restriction according to \u00a7 14 JuSchG.“<\/p>\n
These games can be used by children of all ages, including:
\nGames
\nSkill Games
\nSports games
\nSimulations
\nThinking games
\nAdventure games
\nRole-playing games<\/p>\n
When playing with this label, you should still see if these are really suitable for your children. They can be quite complex or difficult to understand – and therefore unsuitable for your (very small) children. In terms of content, however, they are safe!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
USK from 6 means „ Released from 6 years of age according to \u00a7 14 JuSchG.“<\/p>\n
These games are family-friendly, but often more exciting and competitive, they have a higher game speed and already include more complex tasks.<\/p>\n
These games include:
\nRacing Games
\nBuilding and strategy games
\nAdventure games
\nRole-playing games<\/p>\n
These games contain short moments of tension and demand a better eye-hand coordination. Compared to games for older children, these games usually have a graphic representation that makes it easier for children to distinguish between fantasy world and reality. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Important: if your child should be stressed, scared or get excited more often, please check whether the chosen game is really suitable despite the appropriate USK recommendation. Then choose games that fit your child better.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
USK from 12 means „ Released from 12 years of age according to \u00a7 14 JuSchG.“<\/p>\n
These games are not suitable for children under 12 years of age. On the one hand, because these games are usually more combative, and on the other hand, because the actions take place in an environment in which younger children are hard to distinguish between reality and fiction. <\/p>\n
These games include:
\nArcade games
\nStrategy games
\nRole-playing games
\nSimulation
\nAdventure games<\/p>\n
Important note: the USK often has nothing to do with the fact that children under the age of 12 can't understand or play these games. The reason for the recommendation is usually the lack of the possibility to distance between the game (i.e. the fiction) and reality. Therefore, it is important that your children don't play these games before they reach the appropriate age. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Finally, take a look at the games your children are already playing together and watch out for the ages.<\/p>\n
If you choose new games, let your children check whether the games of age can fit and play the first time together with your child or watch your child play. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Films are marked with FSK markings in Germany, which are identical to the USK markings. An alternative to the USK symbols are the PEGI symbols. PEGI (Pan-European Game Information – European Game Information) is a European initiative that was developed around 2001\/2002 (USK exists since 1994). It divides computer games using two symbol categories. On the one hand, these are the well-known age recommendations (from 3, 7, 12, 16 and 18 years), on the other hand, there are symbols that evaluate the content:<\/p>\n Violence In the following we show you an example. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n This symbol indicates that games are suitable for all children from 7 years:<\/p>\n This symbol shows that games contain scary content:<\/p>\n All information about the symbols can be found at: Pegi.info<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nFurther information can be found at: FSK.de<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nBad Language (wrong words and vulgar words)
\nFear
\nGambling
\nSex (sexual poses or allusions)
\nDrugs (drug use including tobacco and alcohol)
\nDiscrimination (discriminations that can promote hatred)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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