Game Classifications

What is the Office of Film and Literature Classification Board?

The OFLC rating system is an unbiased, standardized way to help you determine whether an Xbox® or Xbox 360™ video game is appropriate for your child. Ratings are determined by the Office of Film and Literature (OFLC).

The Office of Film & Literature Classification is the New Zealand Government agency that administers the national classification scheme for all films, computer games and submittable publications that are exhibited, sold or hired in New Zealand.

The Office of Film and Literature Classification (the Classification Office) was set up by the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993.

Under section 77 of the Act, the Classification Office is responsible for classifying publications that may need to be restricted or banned.

Under section 88 of the Act, the Office is also responsible for disseminating information on censorship law and the censorship system, and dealing with inquiries and complaints from the public.

The OFLC has a Web site at http://www.censorship.govt.nz so that parents and kids can access up-to-date rating information.

OFLC RATING SYMBOLS

	G - General The content is very mild.
	PG - Parental Guidence Recommened The content is mild.
	M - Recommended for mature audiences The content is moderate in impact.
	MA15+ Not suitable for people under 15. Under 15s must be accompanied by a parent or an adult guardian.

OFLC RATING SYMBOLS (NZ)

	G - General Suitable for general audiences.
	PG - Parental Guidence Recommened Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers.
	M - Mature Suitable for (but not restricted to) mature audiences 16 years and over.
	R13 Restricted to persons 13 years of age and over.
	R15 Restricted to persons 15 years of age and over.
	R16 Restricted to persons 16 years of age and over.
	R18 Restricted to persons 18 years of age and over.

To take full advantage of the OFLC rating system, it's important to check both the rating symbol (on the front of the game box) and the content descriptors.

Are there parental control settings on the Xbox and Xbox 360 video game systems?

You can limit the type of content played on your Xbox video game system based on the OFLC rating level. By default, the Xbox and Xbox 360 video game systems are set to play all content. You can select separate parental control levels for games and DVD movies.

Xbox and Xbox 360 will play games and DVD movies that are rated at or below the selected level. For example, if the selected level is M, games rated G and PG will play in the system. If you choose any level other than ALL, you must select a pass code.

Refer to Family Settings: Xbox Live Controls for steps in setting parental control.