Sid Meier's Pirates! for iPad

The game has some animated violence between pirate ships (firing cannons) and between captains (sword fights). There is no blood, gore, or death seen in the game.

Many of the barmaids are wearing sexy, tight-fitting corsets, which makes their cleavage look very, er, pronounced. Perhaps this was the fashion of the day. Woman can also flirt with your character with some mildly suggestive dialogue.

There isn't any profanity, but some might not like the governors putting down the others (e.g. the British saying "slimy French" or "evil Spanish").

There are references to alcohol and tobacco, plus a lot of the activity takes place in a tavern (such as accepting new missions, hiring crew, etc.). The character doesn't consume any alcohol when in the tavern, though.

Parents need to know that Sid Meier's Pirates! for iPad is a strategy and simulation game first and action game second, therefore it might not appeal to young kids intrigued by the pirates theme. Also making it less young-kid-friendly are the sword fights, women dressed suggestively, and references to alcohol and tobacco.