Minors are prohibited from entering venues with electronic games in Alagoas.

The judge of the 2nd Court of Childhood and Youth, Fábio José Bittencort Araújo, prohibited, in an order published in the Official Gazette, the entry, stay, and participation of children up to 12 years old in establishments that commercially exploit electronic entertainment. The only exception is for cases where children are accompanied by their parents or legally authorized guardians.
For the age group of 12 to 18 years old (not yet 18), the decree authorizes the participation of adolescents in electronic entertainment, provided it is outside of school hours and without the use of uniforms. To issue the decree, the judge considered the number of infraction notices registered against electronic game and RPG (LAN) arcades for non-compliance with the Statute of the Child and Adolescent and decrees issued by the Ministry of Justice, which regulates games by age group, classifying them as suitable for all ages or unsuitable for 12, 14, 16, and 18-year-olds.
According to Fábio Bitencourt's justification, simulation games or any type of entertainment machine that includes fighting modalities, encourages violence, or promotes the use of drugs, alcoholic beverages, or any other products can cause physical or psychological dependence. These establishments must adopt measures to ensure that children and adolescents remain inside on weekdays until 20 PM, provided it does not interfere with school hours. The sale of alcoholic beverages or other products that may cause dependence is prohibited.
Alagoas Gazette (AL)