In Gandoor, we utilize two different content rating systems: one that is used for motion pictures and another that is shared between television programs and video games.
Motion Pictures
The rating of motion pictures in Gandoor dates back in 1934, when the Motion Picture Rating Bureau was established. Starting in 1935, all films that were to be released in Gandoor were required to be submitted to the MPRB, which would either classify the film 'A', for approved, signifying that it had passed the Bureau or be refused classification. Despite this, there were no laws prohibiting companies from releasing films which were refused classification, although most opted to edit their films as almost all theaters refused to show films which were refused classification.
Due to controversies that the single classification given to films in Gandoor made no distinction regarding the intended audience for the film, a second classification was added in 1963, 'AM', which stood for 'Approved - Intended for Mature Audiences'. Films rated AM were recommended for ages 15 and older, with the official description being 'This motion picture has been rated AM by the Motion Picture Rating Bureau. It contains content considered suitable for teenagers 15 years or older. Content within this motion picture may be unsuitable for those under 15 years of age'.
In early 1978, the Gandoorese Film Rating Board was created and was intended to replace the Motion Picture Rating Bureau in 1979. All films that were planned for release in 1978 were to be rated by the MPRB and films planned for release in 1979 were to be rated by the GFRB. Due to many films having their release dates pushed back or forward, however, most films released at the end of 1978 and start of 1979 were rated by both the GFRB and the MPRB. The Motion Picture Rating Bureau ceased operations on 1 January 1979 and the final film rated by them was released in early 1980.
Since its establishment in 1978, the Gandoorese Film Rating Board has used the following four ratings for motion pictures:
| Rating Name | Description | Notes |
| A | All ages admitted. Films rated A contain no content parents will find unsuitable for children. | |
| OA | Older audiences. Films rated OA may contain content unsuitable for younger children. | |
| RA | Restricted audiences. Films rated RA contain content unsuitable for those under the age of 15. | |
| R20 | Restricted audiences 20+. Films rated R20 contain content unsuitable for those under the age of 20. | The only legally enforced rating. Allowing under-20s into a showing of an R20 rated film or allowing them to purchase a copy of one on a home media format is punishable by an up-to 850 GDY fine. |
Television and Video Games
Television and video game ratings were introduced in 1997 with the creation of the Gandoorese Television and Video Game Ratings Board.
Four of the ratings used for television programs and video games were introduced in 1997, a fifth one was added in 2003:
| Rating Name | Description | Notes |
| 5 | Suitable for ages 5 and older. | |
| 10 | Suitable for ages 10 and older. | |
| 12 | Suitable for ages 12 and older. | Added in 2003. |
| 15 | Suitable for ages 15 and older. | |
| 20 | Suitable for ages 20 and older. | Enforced by law for video games. Knowingly selling/renting a 20 rated game to a minor is punishable by a fine. |
Usage and Regulation
Bar a few exceptions when it comes to film and television, all motion pictures, television programs, and video games must be rated by their respective ratings board prior to release in Gandoor.
For films:
- Documentaries are exempt from the ratings requirement.
- On movie posters, the rating must be displayed alongside the short content description, which summarizes why the film has received that rating, at a large enough size for audiences to be able to read the text at a distance of 1.5 metres. It must also inform readers that the full content summary is available at the GFRB's website.
- During theatrical trailers or internet trailers, the rating and short content description must be displayed for ten seconds on a sky-blue background prior to the start of the trailer. Trailers for films rated RA or R20 may not be attached to theatrical releases of films rated A or OA.
- During television advertisements, the rating of the film must be stated at the end of the advertisement.
- On home video releases, the rating must be placed on the front of the packaging. On the back of the packaging, the rating and short content description must be printed.
- For any film which has yet to receive a rating from the GFRB, a standard 'This film is not currently rated' text is used on posters and during trailers and television advertisements.
For television programs:
- News and most sports programming are exempt from the ratings requirement.
- The rating of a program must be displayed in the top-left corner of the screen for twenty seconds during the start of a program. If a program lasts longer than a half-hour, then the rating must be displayed again for every half-hour that passes.
- On home video releases, like movies, the rating must be placed on the front of the packaging.
For video games:
- The rating of the game must be stated and shown for the first five seconds of any trailer or advertisement.
- The game rating must be displayed on the front of the packaging with the back also containing the rating and the content descriptor, along with the URL to the GTVGRB's website which contains the full description of content contained within the game.
- For games which have yet to receive a rating, a generic 'NR' symbol is to be displayed during trailers and advertisements, accompanied by a statement that 'The following video game has not yet been rated'.
