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

August 16, 2021 by Lucia

Previously: Frequently Asked Questions, Vol. XIX. Y’all. This is the 20th edition of our Most Dangerous Games FAQ feature. We have done 20 whole pieces dating all the way back to 2015 attempting Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: Frequently Asked Questions, Vol. XX

Filed Under: Games Tagged With: faq, frequently asked questions, ritual games, rituals, The Most Dangerous Games

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Creepypasta Of The Week: “How To Cook A Soft-Boiled Egg”

September 9, 2020 by Lucia

Previously: “My House Has Rules.” This week, something a little lighter: “How To Cook A Soft-Boiled Egg,” a delightful little parody of the ritual pastas we all know and love. Uploaded to the Continue Reading > about Creepypasta Of The Week: “How To Cook A Soft-Boiled Egg”

Filed Under: Tales Tagged With: comedy, creepypasta, Creepypasta of the Week, games you shouldn't play, How To Cook A Soft-Boiled Egg, parody, rituals, The Most Dangerous Games

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The Most Dangerous Games: Listen To The Clock

June 26, 2019 by Lucia

Previously: The Dumb Supper Ritual. Note: Please don’t copy/paste or republish the text of this post on other websites without permission. The ritualpasta referred to as Listen To The Clock Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: Listen To The Clock

Filed Under: Games Tagged With: clocks, Listen To The Clock, rituals, supernatural marathons, The Most Dangerous Games

The Most Dangerous Games: The Dark Music Ritual

March 13, 2017 by Lucia

Previously: 11 Miles. Tracking down what I believe to be the origins of the Dark Music ritual was... an adventure. I’ve found it in a few random places on the internet: A version was posted on Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: The Dark Music Ritual

Filed Under: Games Tagged With: Dark Music, games you shouldn't play, rituals, summoning rituals, The Most Dangerous Games

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The Most Dangerous Games: Bed of Sorrow

February 15, 2016 by Lucia

Previously: Lady Spades.  The phrase that gives the “Bed of Sorrow” game its name appears in literature throughout history; it’s more or less interchangeable with the word “sickbed,” although Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: Bed of Sorrow

Filed Under: Games Tagged With: abandoned places, games you shouldn't play, rituals, The Most Dangerous Games

the royal cards in the suit of Spades

The Most Dangerous Games: Lady Spades

January 4, 2016 by Lucia

Previously: The Stranger Ritual. The current prevailing version of the Lady Spades ritual game hails from redditor jazzyfingers at the Three Kings subreddit; it may also be referred to as The Queen Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: Lady Spades

Filed Under: Games Tagged With: card games, games you shouldn't play, Lady Spades, rituals, summoning rituals, The Most Dangerous Games, wishes

The Most Dangerous Games: The Stranger Ritual

November 30, 2015 by Lucia

Previously: The Apex. The Stranger Ritual  appears to date back to 2014; the first incarnation of this game was uploaded to the Creepypasta Wiki on October 29 that year by someone going by the name Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: The Stranger Ritual

Filed Under: Games Tagged With: deal with the devil, death, games you shouldn't play, rituals, summoning rituals, The Most Dangerous Games, The Stranger, The Stranger Ritual

A raven on a branch

The Most Dangerous Games: The Raven Man

May 18, 2015 by Lucia

Previously: Musical Chairs Alone. I was unable to find out anything about the ritual game called The Raven Man’s origins; I was, however, able to find two different versions of the game: One you Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: The Raven Man

Filed Under: Games Tagged With: games you shouldn't play, ravens, rituals, summoning rituals, The Most Dangerous Games, The Raven Man

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