
Compliance & Certification Requirement Mapper
Map game features to ESRB, PEGI, and platform cert requirements with test cases
What You Can Do
You can map your game's features to certification requirements across ESRB, PEGI, USK, CLASSIND, and platform-specific standards simultaneously. The skill generates compliant test cases that prove adherence to each body's content and technical standards, tracks certification status to identify gaps before submission, and documents evidence trails for audits and appeals. This prevents costly certification rejections (2-8 week delays, $2,500-$10,000+ resubmission fees) by ensuring comprehensive compliance documentation from the QA phase onward.
Features
align game features against ESRB, PEGI, USK, CLASSIND, and platform-holder standards in a single matrix
produce compliance test cases with step-by-step instructions, expected results, and evidence capture requirements
surface missing compliance documentation or untested feature areas before certification submission
link each test case to specific certification requirements and platform guidelines with audit-ready documentation
track completion percentage by rating system and identify blockers by feature or requirement category
correlate certification rejection reasons to root causes and generate targeted re-test cases for resubmission
handle Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Epic Games, and Steam certification requirements with system-specific test protocols
flag features requiring special scrutiny (violence, substance references, sexual content, gambling mechanics)
Example Output
Example 1: Multi-Platform Mapping
| Feature | ESRB Requirement | PEGI Requirement | Platform Cert | Test Case ID | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood effects | Document context in gameplay | Demonstrate context appropriateness | ESRB compliance proof required | TC-BLOOD-001 | Passed |
| In-game chat | Age gate & moderation proof | PEGI 12+ content verification | Platform-specific logging | TC-CHAT-002 | Blocked |
| Loot box mechanics | Odds disclosure required | Spending limits documentation | Platform gambling framework | TC-LOOT-003 | In Progress |
Example 2: Test Case with Evidence Trail
Test Case: TC-VIOLENCE-CONTEXT-001
- Requirement: ESRB: Demonstrated justified violence context
- Steps: 1. Play campaign mission 3 / 2. Trigger combat encounter / 3. Capture screenshot of contextual narrative
- Expected Result: Violence is presented as consequence of storyline, not gratuitous
- Evidence: Video clip (30 sec), character dialogue transcript, mission objective context
- Certification Impact: Critical for M-rating justification
Example 3: Gap Report
- ❌ MISSING: Nintendo Switch - parental controls integration test (3 test cases required)
- ❌ MISSING: PEGI - age-gating implementation proof (1 evidence document)
- ✅ COMPLETE: ESRB violence context documentation (5/5 test cases passed)
- ⚠️ AT RISK: In-game chat moderation (pending QA sign-off by Friday)
What's Included
- SKILL.md instruction file with compliance mapping framework and requirement definitions:
- Certification Requirements Matrix template covering ESRB, PEGI, USK, CLASSIND, Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Epic, and Steam standards:
- Test Case Generation Checklist with required evidence types, documentation formats, and capture protocols:
- Compliance Status Tracker spreadsheet for monitoring requirement completion and identifying blockers:
- Remediation Playbook for mapping rejection reasons to root causes and generating targeted re-test cases:
Who It's For
- Game QA Testers managing compliance verification across multiple rating systems and platforms
- QA Leads coordinating certification submissions for regional and platform-specific launches
- Game Producers overseeing timeline and budget impact of certification delays and rejections
- Publishing Coordinators documenting evidence trails for certification audits and appeals
- Indie Developers self-publishing to multiple platforms with limited certification experience
Best For
- Pre-certification QA planning (8-12 weeks before planned launch)
- Multi-region/multi-platform games requiring compliance mapping across different standards
- Games with sensitive content (violence, substances, sexual themes) requiring detailed justification
- Certification rejection remediation with targeted evidence generation
- Team onboarding and documentation of compliance requirements across QA departments







