Version
1
URI:
http://www.movielabs.com/md/ratings/SG/MDA-VG/1
Organization:
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Name:
Infocomm Media Development Authority
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Type of Organization:
Gov
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Contact Information:
Infocomm Media Development Authority
3 Fusionopolis Way #16-22 Symbiosis Singapore 138633
Tel: 6377 3800
Fax: 6577 3888
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Web Site:
https://www.imda.gov.sg/
Scope:
This rating system has been adopted in these regions for the
specified usage:
Region |
Distribution media |
Viewing Environments |
SINGAPORE |
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Game
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Home
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Retail
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Notes:
See Annex B of IMDA Video Game Classification Guidlines for exemption criteria
References:
Ratings:
XML formatted file
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
16 |
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
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Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
N.A.
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Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
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HAC Ordinal: |
16 |
Localized Definitions
Advisory 16
(
EN
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Suitable for individuals who are at least 16 years old
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
Not provided
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
18 |
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
18 |
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
18 |
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
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HAC Ordinal: |
18 |
Localized Definitions
Mature 18
(
EN
)
Restricted to individuals who are at least 18 years old
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
Not provided
Reasons and Content Descriptors:
M18
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Treatment and exploration of mature themes appropriate to persons aged
18 and above.
Content that requires the player to engage in illegal activities or play the
role of a criminal, but without detailed instructions for committing crimes.
Some homosexual content, if discreet in treatment and not gratuitous.
Adv16
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Moderate level of violence. This refers to realistic but not excessively
graphic violence with depiction of blood
M18
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Depictions of realistic violence, such as killing, maiming or causing other
serious injury to humanoid characters.
NUdity
The extent and context of depictions of nudity are classification considerations.
There should be no nudity at a G rating. At a PG or PG13 rating, depictions of
rear or side profile nudity in a non-sexual context may be presented. There can
be exceptions for films which feature infrequent and non-sexual depictions of
female upper body nudity at a PG13 rating, e.g. films containing footage of
historical events, tribal ways of life, or medical/health programmes. Upper body
frontal nudity in a non-sexual context is allowed under NC16. Depictions of full
frontal nudity may be featured at M18 or R21. Exploitative depictions of nudity
will be refused classification.
Adv16
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- Nudity without details, e.g. no nipples, genitalia or pubic region (includes
hair).
- Still or moving images which may be mildly suggestive e.g. scantily-clad
women in bikinis or lingerie.
M18
:
Depiction of topless nudity or occasional full frontal nudity. Nudity should
not titillate or be the main feature of the game.
Still or moving images which may be sexually titillating (but does not contain
nudity), e.g. scantily-clad women shown in a manner that is sexually
suggestive, but not excessive or gratuitous.
Sex
Classification of depictions of sexual activity in films depends on its explicitness,
frequency, and relevance to the storyline. Generally, there should be no
depictions of sexual activity at the G and PG ratings.
Films that depict alternative sexualities, e.g. homosexuality, should be sensitive
to community values. Films that centre on alternative sexualities may be
classified at highest rating of R21. Non-explicit depictions of sexual activity
between persons of the same gender may be featured at R21 rating.
Films containing depictions of sexual activities such as sadomasochism,
bondage, orgies or sexual violence will be subject to strict review and may only
be allowed at the higher ratings, depending on the treatment and context.
Films containing explicit depictions of deviant sexual activities (e.g. paedophilia,
bestiality and necrophilia) or exploitative depictions of sexual activities will be
refused classification.
Adv16
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Portrayal of implied sexual activity.
M18
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Portrayal of non-detailed sexual activity with some frontal nudity.
Depictions of same-sex kissing and hugging.
Frequent use of strong coarse language
Adv16
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Coarse language such as the use of the expletive “fuck”.
M18
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Not provided
Drug and Substance Abuse
Films rated G should have no references to or depictions of drug and substance
abuse. Films rated PG and PG13 may only feature infrequent or discreet
references or depictions of drug and substance abuse, as these may have a
negative influence on the young. Depictions of drug and substance abuse may
be featured at NC16, M18 or R21, depending on the frequency and level of
details. Films with content that promote drug or psychoactive substance abuse,
or includes detailed and instructive depictions of drug or psychoactive
substance abuse will be refused classification.
Adv16
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Depiction of frightening and disturbing sequences, or any abhorrent
phenomena, whether natural or pertaining to the supernatural.
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