Age classifications for games
The sales packagings of interactive audio-visual programmes, i.e., inter alia computer and video games, shall be equipped with the Pan-European (PEGI) age rating or a domestic marking.
In 2003, Finland joined the self-regulatory Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) system. PEGI is a system designed in cooperation with game manufacturers, child-welfare organisations and other corresponding organisations and national classification institutions, where the age ratings are based on criteria jointly agreed upon. The criteria differ to some extent from the age category grounds referred to in Finnish legislation. With regard to games, inter alia bad language or gambling have an effect on the age rating. The lower age categories of games are recommendations, not mandatory. The age category 18+ is, however, always binding, mandatory. Also the recommended age categories are based on the harmfulness of the game and therefore they should be complied with.
As a member of the Finnish grocery trade association PTY (Päivittäistavarakauppa ry), Stockmann has agreed to conform to its rules and therefore considers all age classifications for games binding.
Young customers should be prepared to prove their age with an official identity document provided by the police. These are a passport, identity card, and driver's licences for a car or a moped.
Pan European Game Information (PEGI) logos and descriptors
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Contains foul language
Contains discrimination
Contains drugs
Contains horror and fear
Contains gambling situations
Contains sexually explicit situations
Contains violence |
Finnish logos
More information:
Finnish Board of Film Classification
Pan European Game Information