Raising Fall Guys age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Fall Guys age rating: the ESRB rates Fall Guys E (Everyone), for mild cartoon violence, with users interacting and in-game purchases. PEGI rates it 3 in Europe and the UK. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists the original 2020 version for ages 8 and up. The game has been free to play since June 2022 and sells a currency called Show-Bucks.
Fall Guys at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
ESRB: E; PEGI 3; Common Sense 8+ - ✓Contact with other players or strangers
ESRB: Users Interact - ✓Purchases with real money
ESRB: In-Game Purchases (Show-Bucks) - –Paid random items
None confirmed - ✓Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
ESRB: Mild Cartoon Violence - –Government lawsuits, fines, or safety warnings
None for Fall Guys found
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count.
| Type | Online obstacle-program party game for dozens of players, published by Epic Games |
|---|---|
| US & Canada (ESRB) | E (Everyone) — Mild Cartoon Violence; Users Interact, In-Game Purchases source |
| Europe & UK (PEGI) | 3 (suitable for all ages) — In-game purchases source |
| Common Sense Media | 8+ (review of the original 2020 version) |
| Cost | Free to play since June 2022; Show-Bucks currency buys the Season Pass and store items |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What is Fall Guys?
Fall Guys is an online party game in which dozens of players race through obstacle courses. It launched in 2020, went free to play on June 21, 2022, and is published by Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite. It runs on PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox, and PEGI lists a mobile version released August 16, 2024.
Fall Guys age rating: what's in it
Short answer: It's rated for all ages: E in the US and 3 in Europe.
- US & Canada (ESRB): E (Everyone), for mild cartoon violence.
- Europe & UK (PEGI): 3, with an in-game purchases notice.
- Common Sense Media: 8+.
The ESRB describes hazards such as swinging balls, swaying platforms, and rolling boulders that knock players over.
Is Fall Guys safe for kids? Online play and purchases
Short answer: It's played online with other players and sells items for real money.
The ESRB lists "Users Interact" and "In-Game Purchases." The premium currency, Show-Bucks, buys the premium Season Pass and store items; in 2022 reporting, the free pass gave 300 Show-Bucks and the premium pass 1,200. We couldn't confirm current prices, and we found no paid random items. In 2022–2023, the FTC ordered Epic Games to pay $520 million over Fortnite; the FTC's announcements don't mention Fall Guys.
The habit kids may copy: out, and done
Most players get knocked out in each round. Some kids quit the moment it happens.
Try tonight: knocked off, try again
Build a pillow obstacle course. When someone falls off, say: "That way didn't work. What's another way?" Then try it. In our program, this is the lesson "Plan B": if one way doesn't work, try another.
Who makes it: Epic Games. See what its other titles teach in the Kids' Media Publisher Index.
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FAQ
What age is Fall Guys for?
The ESRB rates Fall Guys E (Everyone) and PEGI rates it 3. Common Sense Media lists the original version for ages 8 and up.
Is Fall Guys free?
Yes. Fall Guys has been free to play since June 21, 2022; it sells a premium currency called Show-Bucks.
Can kids talk to other players in Fall Guys?
The ESRB lists "Users Interact" for Fall Guys, meaning players can interact online.
Who makes Fall Guys?
Fall Guys was developed by Mediatonic and is published by Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite.
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