The Choking Game

The Choking Game is a series of echo messages received by Harry Mason in Silent Hill: Shattered Memories.

Harry Mason receives these echo messages at Midwich High School and Wonderland Burger. The content changes based on his Psych Profile. The choking game is a real phenomenon where people cut off their oxygen flow for brief euphoria and unconsciousness. It is most popular among teenagers, like Todd in the transcripts. However, the choking game is meant for brief sensations, not death.

Choking Game Transcript
Harry received this message in the storage room near the beginning of the school. If he photographs the coat rack, it will show a boy who has hung himself.

Variation 1:

 * Oh, yeah... Oh...

Variation 2:

 * That's a nice new belt, Todd. Oh, thank you, mom. You have a nice day at school. Thank you, mom. Don't do anything I wouldn't do. Sure, mom. [whipping sounds] Whoa.

Variation 3:

 * The power of mind over matter. I control my destiny. Death is an illusion. Death is a buzz. [choking sounds]

Rick Transcript
This message is found at Wonderland Burger, near the apron.

Variation 1:

 * Man, that was awful. Why didn't anyone tell me Rick was Todd's best friend? Man, that joke is all over the school anyway.

Variation 2:

 * Was Rick upset because of Todd? Man, I didn't think that kid had any friends...

Variation 3:

 * I can't believe they made that joke in front of Rick. Everyone knows how close he was to his brother.

All Students Transcript
This message is received in the school courtyard.

Variation 1:

 * All students. There is a craze at the moment for young adults to try what is often called "The Choking Game". Don't be stupid. Don't risk your young lives or your health. The kids who have died playing this "game" died senseless, tragic deaths. Heed their warning and don't join them.

Variation 2:

 * All students. There is a craze at the moment for young adults to try what is often called "The Choking Game". Don't be stupid. Don't risk your young lives. Or your health. No parent should have to bury their child.

Variation 3:

 * All students. There is a craze at the moment for young adults to try what is often called "The Choking Game". Don't be stupid. There is plenty of sensation and stimulation out in the world without needing to starve your brain of oxygen.