Ubisoft and Safe In Our World team up to deliver new Good Game Playbooks for kids, teens, and parents

Safe In Our World and Ubisoft have united again to deliver three Good Game Playbooks for kids, teens, and parents – challenging toxicity in video games.

Safe In Our World and Ubisoft co-developed the very first Good Game Playbook back in 2023, designed to provide players with the tools to navigate and help reduce in-game toxicity. Now, two years later, we’re back to collaborate on a brand new set of tools – this time for the whole family!

The History of the Good Game Playbook

When Ubisoft and Safe In Our World came together back in 2023, the goal was simple: create a tool to help players experiencing online toxicity. That included those perpetrating unhealthy behaviours, as well as those on the receiving end of in-game negativity.

The original Good Game Playbook gave players the tools to recognise warning signs, cope with anger and negativity, and practice self-care. Over the last two years, it’s been delivered to any Ubisoft player reporting others for toxicity, as well as to players who are reported.

Expanding the Good Game Playbook

Ubisoft and Safe In Our World got together again this year to explore a new series of Good Game Playbooks. We recognised the need to adapt to the different ages of young gamers and provide parents with the tools to support their children engaging safely with online games.

“Expanding the Good Game Playbook to parents, teens, and kids marks a new step in our mission to make online gaming a safer and more positive space for everyone. By empowering families with the right tools and insights, and through our continued partnership with Safe In Our World, we want to help the next generation of players build empathy, respect, and healthier gaming habits,” – Jérémy Marchadier, Player Safety Director at Ubisoft

A playbook in three parts

So, what does this look like? Well, players and parents can now download three Good Game Playbooks: for kids, teens, and parents. Each has been adapted to consider the kinds of challenges faced by that age group.

While all the toolkits focus on the same core objective (helping gamers be positive online community members), each playbook approaches this in a way that resonates with the audience it’s intended for.

• The Good Game Playbook for Kids caters to a 5th grade reading age and focuses on how to stay safe online and understand appropriate and inappropriate behaviour in online gaming.
• The Good Game Playbook for Teens supports an 8th grade reading age, and helps young people make informed, safe decisions about what games they play, how, and with whom. It also supports teens in identifying signs of tilt, and gives guidance on how to remain a positive member of their online communities.
• The Parents’ Guide is designed to support parents and guardians in understanding the risks and nuances of online gaming and communication, so that they can facilitate open and productive conversations with their children.

“It’s part of Safe In Our World’s mission to support gamers and ensure they can play the games they love while maintaining their wellbeing: addressing this with children and young people is crucial for building skills that will see them well into adulthood.” – Sky Tunley-Stainton, Partnerships & Training Manager at Safe In Our World

The Good Game Playbooks are available in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and German, and you can download them for free from the Ubisoft website.