Moshi Monsters facts for kids
Logo since 2025
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| Developer | Mind Candy |
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| Type | Massively multiplayer online game |
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| Discontinued | 13 December 2019 (original) |
| Platform(s) | Web browser (Adobe Flash) |
| Status | In development |
Moshi Monsters was a popular British online game for children. It was a type of web browser game where many players could play together at the same time, like a big online world. The game was designed for kids aged 6 to 12. It had over 80 million registered players from many countries around the world.
In the game, players chose one of six virtual pet monsters: Katsuma, Poppet, Diavlo, Luvli, Furi, or Zommer. Players could create, name, and take care of their monster. After customizing their pet, players explored Monstro City. They could solve daily puzzles to earn 'Rox', which was the game's virtual currency. Players also played other games, decorated their monster's room, and talked with other players in a safe online space.
The original game servers closed on December 13, 2019. This happened because the game needed Adobe Flash Player, which stopped being supported on December 31, 2020. However, the beloved Moshi characters continued to appear in Moshi, a special app that helps children sleep.
Mind Candy, the company behind the game, announced on June 16, 2025, a plan to relaunch Moshi Monsters as a mobile game. This new version is scheduled for release in 2027.
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The Story of Moshi Monsters
The idea for Moshi Monsters came from Michael Acton Smith in late 2007. The entertainment company Mind Candy developed the game, and it officially launched in April 2008. The game quickly became very popular.
By December 2009, more than 10 million players had joined. This number grew to 15 million users by March 2010, and then over 25 million by September 2010. In June 2011, an amazing 50 million users were playing Moshi Monsters.
The game's popularity reached its highest point around 2012. After that, the number of players and the game's earnings slowly started to decrease. On November 13, 2019, it was announced that the original Moshi Monsters game would close. It officially shut down on December 13, 2019, because of the end of support for Adobe Flash Player.
However, the story of Moshi Monsters is not over. Mind Candy announced on June 16, 2025, that the game would return. The plan is to relaunch it as a pet simulation mobile game. This new project received funding through a successful Kickstarter campaign. By June 18, 2025, the campaign had already raised more than £75,000. The new Moshi Monsters game is scheduled to be released in 2027.
How to Play: Exploring Monstro City
In Moshi Monsters, your main monster pet could also have smaller pets called "Moshlings". These Moshlings came in many different themed groups, such as Arties, Beasties, Kitties, and Spookies.
Players who did not have a paid membership could keep two Moshlings in their room. Players with a paid membership could keep up to six Moshlings. They could also visit other Moshlings in a special zoo area.
Moshi Monsters Beyond the Game
The world of Moshi Monsters grew far beyond just the online game. Many different products were created based on the popular characters.
Moshi Merchandise and Products
Fans could find Moshi Monsters in many forms. These included physical games, toys, and a very popular magazine. The Moshi Monsters Magazine was the top-selling children's magazine in the UK in 2011. There were also best-selling video games for Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS. Music albums, books, and special membership cards were also available. Even bath soap, chocolate advent calendars, and trading cards featured the Moshi characters. In December 2012, eight Moshi Monsters toys were included in McDonald's Happy Meals in the United States and Canada.
Adventures on Nintendo DS
Two special Moshi Monsters games were released for the Nintendo DS console.
- Moshi Monsters: Moshling Zoo: Released in November 2011 by Activision. This game focused on collecting and caring for Moshlings. It also came with a secret code to unlock a special Moshling in the online game.
- Moshi Monsters: Moshling Theme Park: Released in October 2012. In this game, the Monsters visited a theme park that was in bad shape. Players helped them restore the park to its former glory. This game also included a secret Moshling unlock code.
Moshi Mobile Apps
Mind Candy also created several mobile games and apps for Moshi Monsters.
- Moshi Monsters Village: Launched in July 2013 on Google Play. This was a 3D city-building game. It later became available on Apple devices in December 2013.
- Talking Poppet: A companion app released in December 2013, featuring the character Poppet.
- Moshi Karts: A racing game released on iOS in February 2014.
- Moshling Rescue: A "match-three" game featuring Moshlings, released on iOS and Android in June 2014.
- Moshi Monsters Egg Hunt: An app for younger children, released in November 2016, along with a storybook.
- Moshi: Originally called Moshi Twilight and released in December 2017. This app offers audio bedtime stories and guided mindfulness meditations. It is designed for very young children.
Moshi Music Hits
In March 2012, Mind Candy partnered with Sony Music to distribute Moshi Monsters' music. This led to the release of the debut album, Moshi Monsters, Music Rox!. The album included popular songs like "Moshi Twistmas" and "Moptop Tweenybop". Two albums are available on iTunes, Google Play, and CD. One album features songs from the Moshi Monsters: The Movie, and another has some of the game's earliest songs.
The Moshi Monsters Movie
A Moshi Monsters film was announced in 2013. A short preview trailer was shown in October 2013. The film, titled Moshi Monsters: The Movie, was released in cinemas on December 20, 2013, in the UK and February 20, 2014, in Australia. The movie did not perform as well as expected in cinemas. It later became available on DVD and Blu-ray in April 2014.
