how to tell

how to tell

Your child may be playing the game if:

He has bloodshot eyes or marks around the neck.

He insists on wearing high-neck shirts even in warm weather.

He has frequent or severe headaches.

He looks or seems disoriented after spending time alone.

He’s unusually irritable or hostile.

You notice ropes, scarves or belts tied to doorknobs or furniture.

You see an unexplained presence of dog leashes, choke collars or bungee cords around your home.

You notice pinpoint bleeding spots under the skin of the face, especially near the eyes.

Other names include: pass-out game, fainting game, space monkey, suffocation roulette.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention