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ESRB Video Game Ratings Trivia Quiz

The Entertainment Software Rating Board rates PC and console games prior to their release. This rating is meant to give parents an idea what games are suitable for their kids.

A multiple-choice quiz by marchmadness. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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marchmadness

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4 mins

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182,577

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. What does the rating "EC" stand for?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 2 of 10

2. What does the rating "E" stand for? Hint

Everyone

Extreme Caution

Each Gamer

Early Ages

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Question 3 of 10

3. If you were to see a game with a rating of "T" on the box, what is this game rated? Hint

Teen

Three Years and Up

Ten Years and Up

Troublesome Themes

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Question 4 of 10

4. If you see a violent game rated "M", what does that mean the game is rated?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. You wont see this one too often, but what does the rating "AO" stand for?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 6 of 10

6. What rating was given to 57% of games in 2003? Hint

"E"

"T"

"M"

"AO"

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Question 7 of 10

7. When the game "Manhunt" was released, there was controversy surrounding the rating. What was the final rating it recieved? Hint

"AO"

"E"

"T"

"M"

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Question 8 of 10

8. The description of possibly suggestive content in the game to go along with the ESRB rating is found where? Hint

Front of game box

Nowhere

Inside game box

Back of game box

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Question 9 of 10

9. At least how many people in the ESRB must rate per game? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Every game must have a rating before it is released?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does the rating "EC" stand for?

Answer: Early Childhood

These games contain nothing that parents would see as suggestive to their children.

2. What does the rating "E" stand for?

Answer: Everyone

These games may contain some comic humour, and a small amount of violence or language.

3. If you were to see a game with a rating of "T" on the box, what is this game rated?

Answer: Teen

These games could include some violence, strong language, and inappropriate themes.

4. If you see a violent game rated "M", what does that mean the game is rated?

Answer: Mature

These games could include very strong violence and language, and some sexual themes.

5. You wont see this one too often, but what does the rating "AO" stand for?

Answer: Adults Only

These games could have graphic violence or sexual themes involved. This is the most extreme rating a game can recieve.

6. What rating was given to 57% of games in 2003?

Answer: "E"

Everyone games are by far the most common, at 57%. Teen games accounted for 32%, Mature 10%, and Early Childhood 1%.

7. When the game "Manhunt" was released, there was controversy surrounding the rating. What was the final rating it recieved?

Answer: "M"

It was rated Mature, although many thought it should recieve the Adults Only rating.

8. The description of possibly suggestive content in the game to go along with the ESRB rating is found where?

Answer: Back of game box

The front of the game box shows the rating, while the back shows the rating and description of content in the game. Some examples of content on the back are "Comic Violence" or "Suggestive Lyrics".

9. At least how many people in the ESRB must rate per game?

Answer: 3

At least three people must take part in the rating process for the rating to be official.

10. Every game must have a rating before it is released?

Answer: False

Almost all games have a rating, but having your game rated is totally voluntary.

Source: Author marchmadness

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