abstract:The choking game (also known as the fainting game and a wide variety of local slang names) refers to intentionally cutting off oxygen to the brain with the goal of inducing temporary syncope and euphoria. There are two distinct methods used to achieve oxygen deprivation: strangulation and self-induced hypocapnia.
She tried to allay any negative perception with her explanation that the choking was related to shortness of breath from the rib injury, not her faltering game.