Teenagers these days are becoming very addictive to games. New games like Pubg. Candy crush, Mini militia, Coin master, etc. are taking the youth to a different virtual world. Whether it’s a park or home or even club, they are getting so much indulged in their games.

Games are now taking the lives of young teenagers by luring them and then provoking them to kill themselves. ‘Momo Challenge’ is a very trending game which came into people’s notice when an Argentinian girl killed herself. This game attracts young kids and teenagers and threatens them to follow orders which ultimately leads to extreme actions.

Reportedly, following orders of the game, a 12-year Argentinian girl killed herself. A few months ago a similar game, ‘Blue Whale Challenge’ was decidedly trending on the internet as few teenagers killed themselves following the tasks of the game.

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All about game

According to Investigation, the game got viral with facebook. Teenagers started taking the initiative in the game when the facebook group ‘challenged’ members to dial a number. Getting provoked young teens contacted the number and received various photos and videos with instructions and guidelines to follow. If someone refused, they were threatened for extreme actions like hurting themselves. It is also seen that the Momo talks to teens on Whatsapp and if they refuse to talk, it curses them and forces them to hurt if the task is not performed.

Reach of the game

As per the reports, the game has reached Instagram, facebook, youtube and many other portals. The Momo accounts that are created in these portals are majorly in connection with Columbia, Japan, and Mexico. The artwork “Mother Bird’ used in the game, which is made by artist Midori Hayashi refused any relation to the game. The profile photo that is used in the account is taken from the Japanese’s Company sculpture.

Victim’s report

‘Momo Challenge Cases’ are reported from the entire world. But the major alleged cases are from Mexico, Germany, France, and the US. The game came into existence from Facebook or Japan but is renowned in Spanish countries.

Role of Parents

Parents these days don’t pay attention to the social media activities that their children do. Parents should get indulged in games and activities that their kids are doing. Create a comfortable zone with your children that they can share any problem with you. Teach them to say no to wrong and follow right. Make them aware that sharing personal details on such portals may be harmful.

Beware, Teenagers !!

This game may be a myth or reality, but the teenagers all around the world need to beware. Stay away from such games or the people who are involved in such games. If you find your friends playing this game, inform their parents or adults. Do whatever you like, rather than just being threatened and influenced by such games. Play games which don’t make you upset or intimidates. Live in a real world and create a favorable environment for you.