• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Stories
  • Games
    • View All
    • FAQ
  • Encyclopaedia
  • About
  • Support TGIMM
  • Shop
  • Contact

The Ghost In My Machine

Stories of the Strange and Unusual

elevators

A grotty, badly-maintained elevator

The Most Dangerous Games: The Elevator Game – Three-Floor Version

February 28, 2022 by Lucia

Previously: The Whisper Game. Note: Please don’t copy/paste, republish, or narrate this post on other websites, video platforms, etc. without permission. Wish you could play the Elevator Game, Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: The Elevator Game – Three-Floor Version

Filed Under: Games Tagged With: elevator game, elevator to another world, elevators, games you shouldn't play, Japan, The Most Dangerous Games

Elevator doors, closed, viewed from the inside

The Most Dangerous Games: The Elevator Game – Salt Water Version

March 31, 2021 by Lucia

Previously: Staircase To Another World. Note: Please don’t copy/paste or republish the text of this post on other websites without permission. If you’re reading these words, you’re undoubtedly Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: The Elevator Game – Salt Water Version

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: elevator game, elevator to another world, elevators, games you shouldn't play, Korea, salt water, The Most Dangerous Games

The control panel of an elevator, with buttons going up to 15

The Most Dangerous Games: The Elevator Game, Revisited

February 3, 2021 by Lucia

Note: Please don’t copy/paste or republish the text of this post on other websites without permission. When I first covered the rules for the ritual game known, variously, as the Elevator Game, the Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: The Elevator Game, Revisited

Filed Under: Games Tagged With: elevator game, elevator to another world, elevators, Japan, Japanese urban legends, The Most Dangerous Games, urban legends

An elevator control panel

On The Elevator Game: The History Of A Modern Urban Legend And Its Real-Life Connections & Consequences

April 27, 2020 by Lucia

Previously: On The Momo Challenge. Some people know it as Elevator To Another World. For others, it’s the Elevator To Hell. Some simply call it the Elevator Ritual or the Elevator Game. But no Continue Reading > about On The Elevator Game: The History Of A Modern Urban Legend And Its Real-Life Connections & Consequences

Filed Under: Tales Tagged With: analysis, Cecil Hotel, cultural commentary, elevator game, elevator to another world, elevators, Elisa Lam, games you shouldn't play, history, Japan, Japanese urban legends, Korea, Minato Ward elevator accident, Stay on Main, The Most Dangerous Games, Unresolved, unresolved mysteries, urban legends

A door labeled "elevator" in a parking garage

Creepypasta Of The Week: “Elevator Safety Guidelines”

December 4, 2019 by Lucia

Previously: "Happy Sun Daycare." This week, something short and sweet: The most ominous "Elevator Safety Guidelines" you've ever seen. Uploaded to the Creepypasta Wikia by user Thebabylonproject on Continue Reading > about Creepypasta Of The Week: “Elevator Safety Guidelines”

Filed Under: Tales Tagged With: creepypasta, Creepypasta of the Week, elevator game, Elevator Safety Guidelines, elevator to another world, elevators

The Most Dangerous Games: Frequently Asked Questions, Vol. XIII

January 21, 2019 by Lucia

Previously: Frequently Asked Questions, Vol. XII. Well, well, well. What have we here? The thirteenth volume of our Most Dangerous Games FAQ. Lucky number 13. We've got a few new additions this Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: Frequently Asked Questions, Vol. XIII

Filed Under: Games Tagged With: Answer Man, binoculars, binoculars game, elevator game, elevator to another world, elevators, games you shouldn't play, Ghost Paper Challenge, Halloween, Halloween divination, Halloween Mirror, Halloween Mirror Ritual, Halloween Summoning Ritual, Living Doll Game, Mirror Window, mirrors, mr e, O Ritual da Estática, Oklahoma Darkness Game, Ritual of Static, Sara Sarita, The Maiden's Gamble, The Most Dangerous Games, the wall

Bell, book, and candle

The Most Dangerous Games: Frequently Asked Questions, Vol. VII

May 8, 2017 by Lucia

Previously: Frequently Asked Questions, Vol. VI. It's that time again! As always, I'll caution you against taking any of my answers as gospel truth; they're (usually) just my best guesses based on Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: Frequently Asked Questions, Vol. VII

Filed Under: Games Tagged With: 11 miles, a small radio, candles, Dark Music, Dark Reflection Ritual, Dry Bones, elevator game, elevator to another world, elevators, faq, Japanese New Year Ritual, Japanese urban legends, mirrors, new year's, shoebox telephone, The Candles Game, The Dead Poet's Game, The Gambler, The Gambler's Game, the hosting game, The Most Dangerous Games, The Stranger, The Stranger Ritual, the three kings, three kings

Bell, book, and candle

The Most Dangerous Games: Frequently Asked Questions, Vol. VI

January 9, 2017 by Lucia

Previously: Frequently Asked Questions, Vol. V.  It’s been a few months; time for an update, I think. A lot of folks have had some interesting questions about how these games and rituals might Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: Frequently Asked Questions, Vol. VI

Filed Under: Games Tagged With: a small radio, candles, Channel Infinity, closets, corners, Dark Reflection Ritual, Daruma-san, Dry Bones, elevator game, elevator to another world, elevators, faq, frequently asked questions, Lady Spades, mirrors, musical chairs, Musical Chairs Alone, one-man hide and seek, shoebox telephone, The Bath Game, The Candles Game, the corners game, the hosting game, The Man in the Fields Ritual, The Midnight Game, The Most Dangerous Games, the three kings, three kings

Next »

Primary Sidebar

Top Stories

‘Dangerous Games To Play In The Dark’ Is Now Available From Chronicle Books!

15 Creepy Phone Numbers To Call That Actually Work (UPDATED For 2023)

The Backrooms, Explained: How To Make Sense Of The Internet’s Favorite Non-Reality

About

The Ghost In My Machine is an internet campfire of sorts. Gather round, because it wants to tell you strange stories, take you on haunted journeys, and make you jump at unexpected noises.

Continue Reading >

Support

Like what you read? Support The Ghost In My Machine!

 

Support

Follow

Facebook Twitter

From the Vault

  • Bloody Mary & Other Games We Shouldn’t Play

    Scare Yourself Silly

  • This Man

    Creepy Things That Seem Real But Aren’t

  • The Dionaea House

    Creepy Things That Seem Real But Aren’t

  • The Noise Coming From Inside Children

    Scare Yourself Silly

  • NoEnd House

    Is It Real?

  • Killswitch

    Creepy Things That Seem Real But Aren’t

  • Suicidemouse.avi

    Is It Real?

  • 200 Phenomena In The City Of Calgary

    Scare Yourself Silly

View All >

Letters from the Beyond

Enter your email to receive blog posts and updates by email

  • Stories
  • Games
  • Encyclopaedia
  • About
  • Support TGIMM
  • Shop
  • Contact

Privacy Policy

We use cookies to give you the best online experience. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of all the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT