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This section covers accessibility (a11y) requirements.

> [!IMPORTANT]
> **Important:** Translated requirements are provided for reference only. Refer to the [English versions of requirements](https://developers.google.com/youtube/gaming/playables/certification/requirements?hl=en) for definitive guidance.

## 1 Third-party guidelines

This section covers applicable third-party guidelines for accessible
experiences.

### 1.1 Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) AA

- Developer **SHOULD** make a best effort to make Playables accessible for better user experience and discovery by following the [Web Content
  Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) AA](https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/).

## 2 Game accessibility tags

Accessibility tags are available for Playables to ensure that players can
discover games that fit their needs, using the Entertainment Software
Association's [Accessible Games Initiative](https://accessiblegames.com/) system.

Tags are surfaced for players in Game Info for each Playable and help enable
better discovery and engagement.

### 2.1 Game Accessibility Tags for Players

- Developer **SHOULD** add Accessible Gaming Initiative (AGI) accessibility tags to a Playables listing. Tagging a Playable helps players discover titles that fit their needs while building trust, improving discoverability, and expanding reach.
- Developer **MUST NOT** select tags that improperly represent a game's functionality or content.
  - Tag criteria is available from the Entertainment Software Association's [Accessible Games Initiative website](https://accessiblegames.com/).
  - Inaccurate or misleading accessibility tags violate [YouTube Spam and
    Misleading Metadata](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2801973) policies.