dare; test of courage
A challenge or act of daring someone to do something risky or frightening. Often used in the context of proving one's bravery.
He lost the dare and couldn't enter the haunted house.
Russian roulette-style game
Historical term for a game similar to Russian roulette, originally meaning a test of courage. Rare in modern usage.
It is said that the Edo-period 肝練り was a life-risking test of courage.
Compound of 肝 (kimo, 'liver; courage') and 練り (neri, 'kneading; training'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term likely refers to 'tempering one's courage' through a dare or risky game.