A B.C. boy is suing the makers of a popular online gaming platform, claiming the website is designed to addict children.

The proposed class action lawsuit is on behalf of a 12-year-old boy who is only referred to as DJ because of his age.

The lawsuit says the plaintiff started playing Roblox at age five or six and began showing signs of addiction shortly after that.

The lawsuit alleges the site uses tactics such as prompting users to spend its online currency to create their own content, causing impulsive spending and an increased risk of addiction and displaying addictive behaviour leading to anxiety, depression and other symptoms.

The notice of claim alleges the defendants designed Roblox with the core goal of maximizing user engagement, play duration, and in-game expenditure.

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