The Game
A mind game whose goal is to avoid thinking about the Game. Thinking about it counts as a loss, which players commonly announce.
Context
The familiar announcement is “I lost the Game.” After a loss, play continues as people eventually forget about it again.
Rules and grace periods vary between groups. A conversation or explanation about the Game can itself prompt another loss.
Examples
- A friend remembers the Game during an unrelated conversation and announces the loss.