deadly game
C16723
concept
A deadly game is a high-stakes contest in which participants risk severe harm or death, often driven by coercion, desperation, or the lure of significant reward.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| deadly game canonical | 3 |
| duel | 3 |
| lethal game | 1 |
Instances (7)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Glass Stepping Stones | — |
| Burr–Hamilton duel | duel |
| Russian Roulette | lethal game |
| Tug of War (Squid Game) | — |
| Glass Stepping Stones (Squid Game) | — |
| Sandbar Fight | duel |
| Duel at Weehawken | duel |