Russian roulette is a game in which players take turns spinning a cylinder filled with six rounds of ammunition. The player who spins the cylinder and finds a round that has one of the numbers on it (1-36), is then required to pull the trigger.
If the player shoots themselves, they are out of the game. The game is considered highly dangerous and often fatal if someone does not know how to play it properly.
Despite the high risk involved, many people do believe that people actually do play Russian roulette. A study was done in 2006 in which researchers asked students at a university in Switzerland if they had ever played Russian roulette. Of the students who answered, 36% reported that they had at some point in their lives.
This number seems to be fairly consistent, with studies also done in 2005 and 2006. It is unknown why people might choose to play Russian roulette, but it may be because they think it is a fun game or because they are looking for an adrenaline rush.
While it is true that Russian roulette can be dangerous and fatal if played incorrectly, it is also true that it can be an extremely fun and exciting game to play. It may be something that people choose to do for fun or as part of an adrenaline rush, but it should never be taken seriously.
