Guidelines Parent Gaming

Some guidelines to follow while editing pages on Parent Gaming.

Game Score
In the Game Score field in the Info Box a score is entered from A (being the best) to E (the worst). This score should reflect the overall quality of the game such as presentation and fun factor.


 * A - The game is overall great. Any faults in the game do not distract from the experience.
 * B - The game is very good. Some details in the game bring down the overall quality.
 * C - The game is good, but there are many parts of the game that are of average quality.
 * D - The game is not very good. Some elements of the game may be fun, but the overall quailty is poor.
 * E - There are almost no redeeming qualities in the game.

The score here should for the most part reflect popular opinion. The general rule is the first score placed for a game stands unless it strongly contradicts popular opinion. For example if a game receives high marks and praise in major gaming publications then it should not be scored an E here. If the score here is close to popular opinion but you still feel it should be changed go to the discussion section for that page and ask for other user's input before changing the score.

Content Score
In the Content Score field in the Info Box a score is entered from A (being the most family friendly) to E (least family friendly). This score should reflect the content in the game that some people may find questionable.


 * A - No questionable content. Any action in the game is non-violent.
 * B - Some questionable content. Any violence is minimal and has no blood.  Sexual content is minimal.  No strong language.
 * C - Violence is stronger and may show blood. May have sexual content but no nudity. May have strong language.
 * D - Strong violence that may show gore. Sexual content may include nudity. Strong language.
 * E - Intense, gory violence. Sexual content may include nudity and sex scenes. Strong language.

The score here should be similar to the ESRB rating for the game. The general rule is the first score placed for a game stands unless it strongly contradicts the ESRB rating. For example if a game receives a Mature rating from the ESRB then it should not be scored an A here. If the score here is close to the ESRB rating but you still feel it should be changed go to the discussion section for that page and ask for other user's input before changing the score.

Difficulty
The difficulty of a game should be labeled Easy, Normal or Hard.


 * Easy - Anyone can easily learn how to play the game. The game does not become significantly more challenging as the game progresses.
 * Normal - Most people will be able to learn how to play quickly. The game becomes more challenging as the player advances.
 * Hard - There is much to learn before a player will get the most out the game. The game is challenging and aimed towards experienced players.

For games with difficulty settings that can be set by the player you will usually enter Normal. If there is any dispute work it out in the the discussion section for that page.

Educational Skills
Skills taught or required to play the game should be labeled Basic, Intermediate or Advance.

Reading

 * Basic - None or very minimal reading required.
 * Intermediate - Some reading required to fully understand and enjoy the game.
 * Advance - Developed reading skills are absolutely required to play the game.

Mathematics

 * Basic - None or very minimal math required.
 * Intermediate - Some math skills such as addition and subtraction required to fully enjoy the game.
 * Advance - Developed math skills required to play the game.

Logic

 * Basic - None or very minimal problem solving skills required.
 * Intermediate - Problem solving and logical reasoning required to fully enjoy the game.
 * Advance - Complex problems require strong reasoning skills.

Reflexes

 * Basic - The game is played at the players pace.
 * Intermediate - The player must react in a timely matter to the action on the screen.
 * Advance - Split second timing and decision making is required of the player.