Previously: Soldier-san, or the Soldier Game. You don’t need much to play the Japanese ritual game I’ve come to think of as the Shoulder Tap Ritual Game; all that’s really required are four players Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: The Shoulder Tap Ritual Game
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The Most Dangerous Games: Soldier-san, Or The Soldier Game
Previously: The Lady In The Castle. Got a few minutes, a group of friends, and access to a wide, open space? You might try playing the Soldier Game, or Soldier-san. It’s a summoning ritual game of Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: Soldier-san, Or The Soldier Game
The Most Dangerous Games: Frequently Asked Questions, Vol. XXII
Previously: Frequently Asked Questions, Vol. XXI. Got a question about a ritual game, urban legend game, or other creepy, scary, game-like pursuit? I (might) have some answers for you. Buckle up, Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: Frequently Asked Questions, Vol. XXII
The Most Dangerous Games: The Lady In The Castle Ritual
Previously: Is Anyone There? In October of 2023, a Reddit user going by the name u/Whole_Leek_5087 posted a question to the r/ThreeKings subreddit: “Does anyone remember the Lady In The Castle Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: The Lady In The Castle Ritual
The Most Dangerous Games: The “Is Anyone There?” Ritual, Or, How To Meet A Ghost
Previously: The Knitting Ritual. This ritual game is sometimes positioned as a method on how to see ghosts; I’d argue, though, that it’s more a method on how to meet a ghost, as it’s possible you Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: The “Is Anyone There?” Ritual, Or, How To Meet A Ghost
The Most Dangerous Games: Knit Yourself Away (Or, The Knitting Ritual)
Previously: Shadow Hide And Seek. Do you seek the favor of the Three Fates? And do you have some skill with knitting? If yes, I have excellent news for you: The ritual game known as Knit Yourself Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: Knit Yourself Away (Or, The Knitting Ritual)
The Most Dangerous Games: The Paper Ring Game
Previously: The Four Spoons Game. Ritual games that instruct players on how to go to another world are rife throughout the world of internet folklore. Many of them, however, are more difficult to Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: The Paper Ring Game