A Kamloops child is suing the online video game platform Roblox, alleging it’s designed to be addictive to minors, putting their physical and mental well-being at risk.

The plaintiff, identified only as 12-year-old D.J., began playing games hosted by the platform at around five years old.

“Since then, the plaintiff has played Roblox for approximately two hours per day and has spent approximately $300 to $500 purchasing the virtual currency ‘Robux’ in-game,” the lawsuit alleges.

D.J. and guardian G.J. filed a class-action lawsuit against the Roblox Corporation last week, seeking damages for anyone who claims to have become addicted to the game, or minors who purchased ‘Robux’ or paid for a premium membership.

They allege the game includes harmful design elements, makes microtransactions

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