Developed by a well-known matrimonial site, the game has been played

Thousands of women in India have now taken up brooms and slippers against dowry hungry grooms game. Angry Brides game, an online game against dowry, on social gaming platform ibibo.com website has caught the fancy of female gamers ever since it was launched earlier this month on Women's Day. In the game, players can punish dowry-hungry grooms with brooms, chappals and stilettos. In doing so,game players not only channelise their anger against dowry, but also make a strong statement against it. As the players proceed through the various levels of the game, different options of weapons are available for the 'angry brides game'. With these they can hit three different husband-types – a doctor, an engineer and a pilot - who come with different 'price tags' for dowry demands. Each hit adds up towards the "anti-dowry fund". The tag line of the game says, "A woman will give you strength, care and all the love you need... NOT dowry!" Developed by a well-known matrimonial site, the game has been played by around 10000 women, officials of the site said. Young gamer Sangeeta Chauhan said, "While women in India have come a long way, there still exists some age-old taboos which hinder their status in society. Angry Brides gameis a fun game which reminds us that together we can stand up against this inhuman practice".

Source: The Financial Express