diff --git a/frontend/src/app/age-restricted/page.tsx b/frontend/src/app/age-restricted/page.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f79fedd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/app/age-restricted/page.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+import React from "react";
+import Link from "next/link";
+
+export default function AgeRestricted() {
+  return (
+    <div className="min-h-screen flex items-center justify-center bg-gray-50 p-4">
+      <div className="max-w-md w-full bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg p-8 text-center">
+        <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold mb-4">Age Restriction Notice</h1>
+        <p className="text-gray-600 mb-6">
+          We apologize, but this website is only accessible to users who are 18
+          years of age or older. This restriction is in place to comply with
+          legal requirements and to ensure the safety of our users.
+        </p>
+        <Link
+          href="/"
+          className="inline-block bg-blue-600 text-white px-6 py-2 rounded-md hover:bg-blue-700 transition-colors"
+        >
+          Return to Home
+        </Link>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
diff --git a/frontend/src/app/page.tsx b/frontend/src/app/page.tsx
index 733b0be..c52bcaf 100644
--- a/frontend/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -7,10 +7,12 @@ import HowItWorks from "@/components/home/how-it-works";
 import MarketsPreview from "@/components/home/markets-preview";
 import Cta from "@/components/home/cta";
 import Footer from "@/components/home/footer";
+import AgeVerificationModal from "@/components/common/age-verification-modal";
 
 export default function Home() {
   return (
     <div>
+      <AgeVerificationModal />
       <Header />
       <Hero />
       <Stats />
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/common/age-verification-modal.tsx b/frontend/src/components/common/age-verification-modal.tsx
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index 0000000..25d1066
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+++ b/frontend/src/components/common/age-verification-modal.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,91 @@
+"use client";
+
+import React, { useEffect, useState } from "react";
+import { ChevronRight } from "lucide-react";
+import { useRouter } from "next/navigation";
+
+const AgeVerificationModal = () => {
+  const [isVisible, setIsVisible] = useState(false);
+  const [fullName, setFullName] = useState("");
+  const [error, setError] = useState("");
+  const router = useRouter();
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const hasVerified = localStorage.getItem("ageVerified");
+    if (!hasVerified) {
+      setIsVisible(true);
+    }
+  }, []);
+
+  const handleVerify = (e: React.FormEvent) => {
+    e.preventDefault();
+    if (!fullName.trim()) {
+      setError("Please enter your full name.");
+      return;
+    }
+    localStorage.setItem("ageVerified", "true");
+    setIsVisible(false);
+  };
+
+  if (!isVisible) return null;
+
+  return (
+    <div className="fixed inset-0 bg-black bg-opacity-60 z-50 flex items-center justify-center p-4">
+      <div className="bg-[#23293b] rounded-xl p-8 max-w-md w-full shadow-2xl">
+        <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold text-white mb-1">Age Verification</h2>
+        <div className="w-16 h-1 bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 to-purple-600 rounded mb-4" />
+        <p className="text-gray-200 mb-6 text-sm">
+          You must be at least 18 years old to play. Please enter your full name
+          as it appears on your ID.
+        </p>
+        <form onSubmit={handleVerify}>
+          <label
+            className="block text-gray-300 text-sm mb-1"
+            htmlFor="fullName"
+          >
+            Your full name
+          </label>
+          <input
+            id="fullName"
+            type="text"
+            className="w-full px-4 py-3 rounded-lg bg-[#1a1f2b] text-white border border-gray-700 focus:border-purple-500 focus:outline-none mb-2 placeholder-gray-400"
+            placeholder="Enter your full name"
+            value={fullName}
+            onChange={(e) => {
+              setFullName(e.target.value);
+              setError("");
+            }}
+            autoComplete="off"
+          />
+          {error && <div className="text-red-400 text-xs mb-2">{error}</div>}
+          <p className="text-xs text-gray-400 mb-4">
+            By clicking "Verify Age", you agree to the game's{" "}
+            <a
+              href="#"
+              className="text-purple-400 underline hover:text-indigo-400"
+            >
+              terms of service
+            </a>{" "}
+            and{" "}
+            <a
+              href="#"
+              className="text-purple-400 underline hover:text-indigo-400"
+            >
+              privacy policy
+            </a>
+            .
+          </p>
+          <button
+            type="submit"
+            className="w-full flex items-center justify-center gap-2 bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-600 to-purple-600 hover:from-indigo-700 hover:to-purple-700 text-white font-semibold py-3 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+          >
+            Verify Age
+            <ChevronRight size={20} className="ml-1" />
+          </button>
+        </form>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+};
+
+export default AgeVerificationModal;