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Games: By classification

Number of computer games and video games classified, by classification category, 1993/94–2006/07

In 2004/05, the PG rating was introduced and the G8+ rating removed. As a result, most games over the last three years were classified G, followed by PG.

Graph: Number of computer and video games classified by classification. The following table provides the data.

Next update March 2009

	G	G8+	PG	M15+	MA15+	RC	Total
1993/94	21	12	n.a.	4	5	0	42
1994/95	204	98	n.a.	52	8	3	365
1995/96	195	108	n.a.	58	27	1	389
1996/97	273	157	n.a.	99	72	3	604
1997/98	282	160	n.a.	84	64	1	591
1998/99	207	158	n.a.	79	41	2	487
1999/00	297	157	n.a.	79	45	0	578
2000/01	275	168	n.a.	96	44	0	583
2001/02	359	199	n.a.	140	48	1	747
2002/03	262	194	n.a.	125	78	2	661
2003/04	275	181	n.a.	136	59	3	654
2004/05	332	n.a.	197	143	74	4	750
2005/06	342	n.a.	180	123	105	3	753
2006/07	432	n.a.	241	158	56	2	889
Proportions
13-yr av.	47%	n.a.	n.a.	16%	9%	<1%
2006/07	49%	n.a.	27%	18%	6%	<1%

Source: Classification Board and Classification Review Board (formerly the Office of Film and Literature Classification) annual reports.

Notes:	Classification categories: G and M15+ are advisory categories; MA15+ is legally restricted.
	G	General (suitable for all ages)
	G8+	General (suitable for children 8 years and over)
	PG	Parental Guidance Recommended
	M15+	Mature (suitable for persons 15 years and over)
	MA15+	Restricted to persons 15 years and over
	RC	Refused classification