Games

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PEGI 3+

Mario Kart

What it is
Mario Kart is a series of racing games where players race around a track, using go karts. There are different tracks to choose from, and players can boost their speed and attack other players’ karts using weapons like slippery banana skins. The games are developed and published by Nintendo and can be played on numerous gaming platforms such as Nintendo Switch and on iOS and Android mobile devices.

How it works
The games can be played alone, with other players in the same room using console controllers, or online with multiple players (who they may or may not know). Some Mario Kart games allow for in-game purchases. On consoles, players typically pay a one-off fee for downloadable content, to add extra tracks and characters.

Some games on the Nintendo Switch allow voice chat for players aged 13+ using the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app. Integrated voice and video chat is available on Switch 2 consoles using GameChat. For children under 16, GameChat is disabled by default and every individual session requires parent approval via the app.

Parental controls or safety settings available
Nintendo consoles provide parental controls for games such as Mario Kart and there is a Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app where parents can access additional parental controls features such as setting playtime limits. In addition, ‘Nintendo Family Group’ enables parents to set spending limits and disable friend suggestions. Additional safety settings will be available on iOS and Android if these platforms are being used to play the mobile version – Mario Kart Tour.

https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-2-games/Mario-Kart-World-2790000.html

Access parental controls or safety settings here

A Parent's Guide to Nintendo Nintendo Switch Parental Controls App Nintendo Family Group

Safety restrictions available

Harmful Content

Block or limit access to content that could be harmful to children e.g. videos that contain bad language or sexual, violent or discriminatory content.

In-game Purchasing

Disable option to buy extra content, goods or subscriptions when using apps e.g. buying TikTok Coins when using the social media app TikTok

Chat

Block a user’s ability to communicate privately with one person or a group of people e.g. send or receive direct messages

Private Account

When an account is set to 'private' it means only approved people whom the user has chosen can see their profile and/or communicate with them e.g. just friends and family

Time Limit

Decide when and for how long a user can access a piece of technology e.g. set a schedule on a broadband router so that internet access turns off after 8pm

Multi Player

Block a user's ability to play games with other players online