USK digital parents' evening: Purchases in games

Season passes, free-to-play games, loot boxes: What should parents be aware of here? How does the USK rate purchase mechanisms in games and which parental control settings help? The USK will answer these and other questions at the next "Digital Parents' Evening" on June 17 at 7 pm. Linda Scholz from Spieleratgeber NRW will be there. As a specialist and editor, she is responsible for the game test groups, the youth editorial team and social networks.

The experts

• Linda Scholz | Specialist and editor (Fachstelle für Jugendmedienkultur NRW)
• Maurice Matthieu | Consultant for members and communication - Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body (USK)

What will be discussed?

The interactive online event will focus on the following topics:

• Monetization in games: overview of common models such as season passes, loot boxes and microtransactions.
• Evaluation criteria: How are these models taken into account for age rating and how is an age rating created?
• Tips for parents: Precautionary measures and recommendations for dealing with purchases in games.

Information and registration

When: 17.06.2024 | Time: 19:00 - 20:30
Where: Online event via "Microsoft Teams" - you do not need an account and do not need to install the program
Who for: The event is aimed at parents, legal guardians, educational professionals and anyone interested in the protection of minors in digital games.

To participate in the digital parents' evening registration is required. The number of places is limited.