Is Match Game appropriate for children?

Match Game is a lighthearted game show where contestants guess how celebrities would complete funny fill-in-the-blank phrases. It contains no violence, profanity, or sexual content, making it generally safe for children of most ages. The humor is clean and family-friendly, though younger children may not understand all the adult-oriented jokes.

What age is Match Game suitable for?

Our verdict for Match Game is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Match Game safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Mild

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

1973

Rating

Genre

Tv Show

Synopsis

The five-day-a-week syndicated successor to the popular CBS game show, where two contestants compete to match fill-in-the-blank phrases with those of the celebrities.

Cast

Gene Rayburn

Self - Host

Richard Dawson

Self

Brett Somers

Self

Charles Nelson Reilly

Self

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

A 1970s game show with conversational pacing, celebrity appearances, and minimal visual effects — calm by modern standards but not specifically designed for toddlers.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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