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---What is The Game?

The Game is an abstract mental game, the goal of which is for players to forget the existence of The Game itself. Play is continuous, consisting of alternating periods of winning (when you are not thinking about The Game) and losing (when you are). Knowledge of The Game is spread to new players primarily via word-of-mouth, and hence there are many variations (Rules 1, 2 & 3). The Game serves as a succinct example of a meme.

RULE 1: You are playing The Game.
RULE 2: Whenever you think about The Game, you lose.
RULE 3: Loss must be announced.

---What do I do when I think about The Game?

Whenever you think about The Game, you lose, and must tell as many people as possible. Usually this is done by saying something like "I just lost The Game", although different groups of players have established numerous loss phrases.

In situations where speech is not possible or appropriate, some players have developed non-verbal ways of announcing loss, including sign language either for "game" or simply just "G", tracing the letters in the air, passing notes, or subtle actions that have previously had the intended meaning explained, such as rubbing the head or scratching the nose.

---Why should I play The Game?

There is no reward for playing The Game. Like most other games, it poses a challenge that players try to achieve. The various mental associations that result in loss are often of interest to players.

Some players believe that you have no choice to play The Game, as stated by the rules. They would argue that anyone who claims not to play The Game, is playing, but merely breaking Rule 3. Participation in a game requires neither consent to play or awareness of its existence. For example, whoever reads these words wins this example game. You have now won this game even though you were unaware you were playing it. (read less)

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ATTENTION: Lose The Game.com has a contest going. Whoever has the largest 'lose the game' facebook group, wins Lose The Game Legendary Award. So invite some friends who like to play! It takes five seconds out of your life.
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---What is The Game?

The Game is an abstract mental game, the goal of which is for players to forget the existence of The Game itself. Play is continuous, consisting of alternating periods of winning (when you are not thinking about The Game) and... (read more)