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Rating Organisation Example (ROE)

Homepage

Wikipedia page

Start Date: DATE

Region(s): Example Region

Game Ratings and Censorship

Rating Organisations

Example Organisation rates games for an area specified here.

Rating Organisation Background

Background on the organisation. Some basics on start date, why it is around, and what is intended to do.

Cultural Notes

Notes about the culture of the region they operate under, and how games are rated accordingly compared to other countries linked to the relevant Region Information.

Rating Organisation Rating Process

Description of the rating process

Certification Process

Step by step and links to downloads or addresses to contact for information regarding rating games for this organisation

Rating Category List

Table of rating categories. Here is the BBFC example:

Symbol	Name	Definition
	Universal Children	Suitable for all, but especially suitable for young children to watch on their own. (Has not been applied to a game)
	Universal	Suitable for all
	Parental Guidance	All ages, but parents are advised that certain scenes may be unsuitable for children
	12	Suitable for those aged 12 and over. Nobody under 12 may buy or rent a 12 game.
	15	Suitable for those aged 15 and over. Nobody younger than 15 may rent or buy a 15 rated game.
	18	Suitable for those aged 18 and over. Nobody younger than 18 may rent or buy an 18 rated game.
	Restricted 18	Suitable for those aged 18 and over. May only be sold at sex shops, and only to people aged 18 or over.
	Refused Certification	Games that have been Refused Certification cannot be legally sold in the UK.